Now that the US, UK and Canada have enjoyed long weekends this month (and other countries in hot pursuit), we can all in the mood for taking it a little easier at work and enjoying life outdoors. Less time looking for missing files, and more time searching for gardening tools. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Downton Downtime with Seasonal Rhubarb Dishes
Edwardian cooking
Downton Season S4 Finale Deserves Crowning Roast of Lamb
Alas another season of Downton Abbey has come to an end. The timing of the finale was the perfect ending of a great weekend for Canadians who beamed with national pride as we beat the Swedes for Gold in men's hockey. Like the Dowager we took some pleasure poking fun at the … [Read more...] about Downton Season S4 Finale Deserves Crowning Roast of Lamb
Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Just as Downton fans were starting to recover from the S3 shock of Matthew's passing, Sunday's episode confirmed that there are fates worse than death, and bad things still happen to really nice people on that show. When I first saw this episode on ITV this fall, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
We are a few days from Halloween. Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and the day marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers. Irish immigrants brought their traditions to America and adapted to their new … [Read more...] about Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
Labor Day Lavender Blues
The US and Canada celebrated Labor Day yesterday. The long weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and the last day of freedom for many children who are back to school today. As adults we also feel the blues of carefree days by the lake basked in sunshine. The days will be … [Read more...] about Labor Day Lavender Blues
