Only one more day before we can officially say goodbye to Winter and hello to Spring. Unfortunately, the seasons take their sweet time in making the shift change, but it won't be long until we can put our winter boots and sweaters away. It does help when Easter is on the … [Read more...] about Downton Dishes For Worker’s High Tea Include Hearty Ham & Potato Soup
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Dress up your Tea Tray with Gougères, Cheese Puffs
My actual "birthday" is over and it while it was a lovely day, I love claiming a full month to share merriment with other March babies, including son Master J. Making a special effort to reach out to friends for lunch or perhaps Afternoon Tea is a great way to make the best of … [Read more...] about Dress up your Tea Tray with Gougères, Cheese Puffs
Downton Downtime Dreaming with Traditional Florentines
February is ticking down and when March arrives we can finally think of Spring, and eventually Summer. My thoughts, like many others, are already drifting to imaginary travel to the UK, complete with dreams of leisurely afternoon tea at some of the famous tea houses. Part of … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime Dreaming with Traditional Florentines
Brighten your Day with Battenburg Cake
"Shut the French Window"! The quote above comes from Phyllis Logan's (Mrs. Hughes) acceptance speech at the 2013Screen Actor's Guide Awards. It has quickly become my own catchphrase. You can find the link to the full video below. You may find my Online Guide to Afternoon … [Read more...] about Brighten your Day with Battenburg Cake
Downton Abbey Fans Could Use the Comfort of a Good Rice Pudding
It has been a hard day for me, the day after the PBS Masterpiece broadcast of S3E5 (or E4 if you go by PBS calculations: they showed ITV E1 & 2 together as one for the premier). As millions of Americans watched this episode, there were gasps of disbelief as events unfolded. … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans Could Use the Comfort of a Good Rice Pudding
