“Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot.” Traditional British Rhyme A lesser known holiday to Americans, tonight is Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, celebrated across the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
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Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
It has been an interesting few days in the online world of Downton Abbey. There is another plot twist afoot in Season 4, so if you don't want to know anything about Season 4 before January's launch, I would strongly advise you stay away from social media for the next three … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. Halloween is a day away, and the East coast of US and Canada coping with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. We have had high gusting winds and pouring rain in our area, but fortunately no damage. I pray you are taking the necessary precautions to keep … [Read more...] about Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack
Downton Abbey: As Comforting as a Good Meatloaf
Another Downton Day has come and gone in the UK, and sadly there is only one more episode left in Season 3. Will fans host lavish finale parties in celebration or mourning? Who's to know for sure, but the show has inspired a new found interest in cuisine from that era. So if … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: As Comforting as a Good Meatloaf
Afternoon Tea Made Better with Portuguese Custard Tarts
Welcome to Tea, a virtual tribute to the art of having tea. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but they excel in … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Made Better with Portuguese Custard Tarts
