No matter where in the world you live, you have likely seen enough news coverage to realize that London will be party central this weekend as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. Your favorite national news anchor will likely broadcasting live coverage to keep you … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Eating Royally
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Downton Downtime: Downton Abbey at Play
With longer days of sunlight, improving weather conditions in northern climes, Memorial Day and June drawing nearer, our minds are becoming more focused on play time. We all have our favorite activities to enjoy outside in warm weather. Walking along a body of water, hiking … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Downton Abbey at Play
Downton Downtime: Review of Beyond Downton Abbey & Strawberry Delimma
Tomorrow is Food Revolution Day around the world, so support real food and go cook something. Here in Canada, while we are normally a very conscientious lot, I am not sure how much work is actually being done in the workplace today, so apologies in advance for today's post if … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Review of Beyond Downton Abbey & Strawberry Delimma
Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
Victoria Day is just a few days away, a Commonwealth holiday celebrating the birthday of Queen Victoria, our first sovereign queen. May 24th marks her official birthday, but the holiday falls on the last Monday before May 25. While still proud of our English heritage in Canada, … [Read more...] about Victoria’s Secret Might Have Been Sponge Cake
Raisin Redeeming Qualities of Edwardian Cookery: Real Food
I had an interesting phone conversation with my aunt yesterday. She has been finding the recipes I share on this blog very hard to resist. It has been great fun showcasing some of the food of the Edwardian era, and finding ways to update them to suit a healthier lifestyle. I … [Read more...] about Raisin Redeeming Qualities of Edwardian Cookery: Real Food
