Welcome Downton Abbey fans. The leisurely pace of summer has long left us. When life does get hectic, taking time for tea and conversation is ever more important to help pace yourself. I love to dish on Downton Abbey and other topical issues one might discuss at tea, served … [Read more...] about Not to “Mince” Words, But it’s That Time of Year Again
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Have Some Madeira (Cake), my Dear
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. We are all now in Downton Downtime. UK fans just finished a lovely meal of Season 3, and now waiting for the dessert course: the Christmas Special. Meanwhile, North Americans are still waiting to be seated for the Season 3 service. Appetizers in … [Read more...] about Have Some Madeira (Cake), my Dear
It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Welcome to my virtual tea party. The weather is always a safe topic to discuss when having tea, and this week we are experiencing the unsettled weather of Spring, shifting from cool to warm and then back to cool again, sometimes all within the same day. Dressing in layers for … [Read more...] about It is Always Time to Enjoy Classic Never Fail Shortbread
Fellowes Night in Canada: Downton Garden Party vs. Titanic Haute Cuisine
It was a busy night in Canada for fans of Post Edwardian period drama. Last night Vision TV delivered back-to-back episodes of the final two episodes of Season 1 of Downton Abbey, the immensely popular British drama. Coincidentally, the final episode overlapped with Part 2 of … [Read more...] about Fellowes Night in Canada: Downton Garden Party vs. Titanic Haute Cuisine
Easy Meringue Cookies
Meringue is really easy to make and quite versatile. You can drop on cookie sheets like Hersey Kisses or pipe into nests or other shapes. Bonus is that this is a low fat dessert. To make Keto (sugar free), simply replace the caster sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, … [Read more...] about Easy Meringue Cookies
