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
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News of Titanic’s Tragic End Gave Birth to Downton Abbey
The RMS Titanic sank over 100 years ago in the North Atlantic, officially at 2:20 a.m., on April 15, about three hours after she hit an iceberg. There was huge media coverage at the 100 anniversary, focused on commemorative events in two cities which share the closest … [Read more...] about News of Titanic’s Tragic End Gave Birth to Downton Abbey
Final Days and Dishes From Titanic
Today is Friday the 13th. For those who are superstitious it is a day to particularly avoid black cats and ladders. Historically Friday was considered unlucky, as well as the number 13; combine the two and you are asking for trouble. We have three this year. Today is our … [Read more...] about Final Days and Dishes From Titanic
Taking Tea: Downton vs. Mad Men & Titanic Dairy Edition
Welcome to virtual tea, when I focus on the time honored ritual of gathering for tea and a chat. I often find that a great conversation, like a good meal, takes on a wonderful life of its own, a delicious blend of flavours: personal accounts, popular media and topical news … [Read more...] about Taking Tea: Downton vs. Mad Men & Titanic Dairy Edition
Downton Dinner or Titanic Tribute: Fowl Play
While many of us are celebrating Easter Monday with family and friends, enjoying the last of the hot cross buns, we are reminded that one hundred years ago today final arrangements were being made to prepare Titanic for its maiden voyage. The RMS Titanic was a British registered … [Read more...] about Downton Dinner or Titanic Tribute: Fowl Play
