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
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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
At Downton There was Always Room for Jiggly Jelly
I am still patiently waiting for Spring to take a firm hold. We did have a thunder storm last night, but apparently are expecting snow on the weekend. In some parts of the world it is the bloom of the cherry blossom which signals the arrival of Spring. I have fond memories of … [Read more...] about At Downton There was Always Room for Jiggly Jelly
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
Downton Valentine’s Day Man’s Meal: Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
Happy Days. American viewers were treated to another double dose of Downton last night on PBS, showing two episodes, S3E7 and 8. With Valentine's Day coming up this week, it was lovely to see love in the air. Cora and Robert are back on track, Matthew and Mary are settling into … [Read more...] about Downton Valentine’s Day Man’s Meal: Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
