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
Edwardian recipes
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
Downton Abbey Withdrawal? Everything Old is New Again
Finally, a proper proposal (ITV) Downton Abbey fans across America (and Canada) were glued to their sets last night to watch the season finale of their favorite period drama on PBS. Many got into the spirit of the night and celebrated with friends and family, dressing up … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Withdrawal? Everything Old is New Again
