Romans believed that lavender had medicinal properties, and used it for everything from indigestion to sore throats. In WWI lavender was used to reduce infection and relieve pain. If you haven't tried lavender lemonade it is cool, refreshing and may help with your headache or … [Read more...] about Calming Old Fashioned Lavender Lemonade
Garden Party
August is Time to Entertain Outdoors at the Garden Party
How we can forget the glorious Garden Party from last episode of Season 1? Not only was there all drama between Mary and Matthew, Lord Grantham announced that Britain was at war. This dates the episode at August 4, 1914, 105 years ago today. Garden Parties at English grand … [Read more...] about August is Time to Entertain Outdoors at the Garden Party
A Light and Healthy Vegetable Terrine for Mom
Lord D and I are back from a wonderful visit to Bermuda. Stay tuned for an accounting of our visit to this beautiful island and a delightful award winning afternoon tea at the Fairmont Princess Hotel in Hamilton. Mother's Day is this Sunday for North Americans. For my recap … [Read more...] about A Light and Healthy Vegetable Terrine for Mom
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
