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
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Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
Welcome to my virtual tea party, my 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 … [Read more...] about Enjoy a Taste of Fortnum & Mason with Stilton and Fig Tarts
The Beet Goes On During Downton Downtime
Summer is not officially here for another week, but already we are seeing local farm produce being offered in stores. The first rites of Spring in North America and Europe saw asparagus, then strawberries and rhubarb, and soon we will see our local farmers markets and grocers … [Read more...] about The Beet Goes On During Downton Downtime
Throw Your Own Jubilee Picnic with Celebration Sandwich & Pimm’s Punch
Brits really know how to throw a party. Londoners are currently enjoying a rare two day Bank Holiday, allowing commoners more time to engage in official and their own Diamond Jubilee celebrations, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne. In response to a young … [Read more...] about Throw Your Own Jubilee Picnic with Celebration Sandwich & Pimm’s Punch
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