Happy days as anglophiles around the world celebrate a royal birth with scones and clotted cream and pots of tea. Today is also a special day for Lord D and myself as we celebrate another year of wedded bliss. I am safely back at home after an eventful visit with my family out … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
Downton Abbey
Downton Downtime Includes Fishing like a Crawley
Downton Downtime allows us all plenty of time to catch up on summer fun as we patiently wait for Season 4. You may even discover that some activities were also enjoyed by the Crawley family not so long ago. I have written about Crawley-worthy leisurely activities, many of which … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime Includes Fishing like a Crawley
Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Another Father's Day has come and gone. Our son, Master James, dined with us as Lord D proudly prepared his famous grilled roast beast (steak) feast. Celebrated around the world, Father's Day started at church, much like Mother's Day did. Check out my quick history on Father's … [Read more...] about Enjoy Sinfully Light Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt at your Garden Party
Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
It has been an eventful week for the Queen as she quietly celebrated her official reign of 60 years on the throne. And if you wondered about when to start planning your own Garden Party, the Queen has already held her annual event. As you may know I often dish about Downton … [Read more...] about Enjoy Lovely Light Lemon Loaf with your Tea
Plenty of Rhubarb Recipes, from Savoury to Sweet Gems
It is getting closer to the lazy days of summer, but for now, we are still contending with May showers spilling into June. As I was setting up for the large charity tennis tournament our firm co-hosted on Sunday, I imagined lords and ladies gathering on grand grass courts on … [Read more...] about Plenty of Rhubarb Recipes, from Savoury to Sweet Gems
