It never ceases to amaze me how Spring weather transitions into Summer in a matter of days. Even more sad though is how quickly time passes in Summer months. Granted we are annually tortured for about of month of hot then cold weather in the Spring, making wardrobe decisions … [Read more...] about Summer is The Time for Fools, A Downton Favorite
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Enjoying Downton Downtime with Seasonal Rhubarb Dishes
Now that the US, UK and Canada have enjoyed long weekends this month (and other countries in hot pursuit), we can all in the mood for taking it a little easier at work and enjoying life outdoors. Less time looking for missing files, and more time searching for gardening tools. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Downton Downtime with Seasonal Rhubarb Dishes
Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails
"Better get outside, there's only two more days of summer." That is my mantra every August to help encourage myself and my co-workers to get outside at lunch because soon it will be too cold to sit outside in the sun. Soon the days will get shorter, cooler and all the fresh … [Read more...] about Think Pink with Classic Downton Rhubarb Summer Cocktails
A Grand Edwardian Feast Served with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
The passing of time is constant, but you can certainly pack quite a great deal into a short time span as what we learned this past week. On Monday I shared our "Life IS Downton Abbey" story about closing up the family "Edwardian retreat", which is being passed to a lovely couple … [Read more...] about A Grand Edwardian Feast Served with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie