Edwardian Country Lady, Edith Holden — March Went Out Like A Lamb
Considering the chill, blustery weather in which we started March, I wondered if the maxim “Comes in like a Lion, Goes out like a Lamb” quoted in Edith Holden’s Nature Notes and the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady would hold. Sure enough, we were...
Pork Pies
Pork Pies are a staple in the Ploughman’s lunch, usually served alongside Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, Branston pickle, grainy mustard, and some slices of bread. I love cornichons, so those go in, too. Pork pies can also be served hot; mashed potatoes and peas...
Cape Cod Kitchen and Laundry Room Renovation — It’s Done!
At last, we have finished the kitchen and laundry room renovation in the Cape. We’re all unpacked and thoroughly cleaned, with carpets down, furniture back in place, and pictures hung—utter bliss. Let’s start with a kitchen before and after. Here is where...
An Old World Rabbit
Years ago, digging around for Easter inspiration, I came across a picture of an elegant rabbit and his wheelbarrow in a magazine—Victoria, I think—but frustratingly, the manufacturer was not attributed. I searched online using every description imaginable. Nada. I...
Savoury Home Fries with Hollandaise Sauce
Weekends in our house are an opportunity to indulge in a decadent breakfast, and this one is an all-time favourite. The foundation of vegetables eases the guilt of Hollandaise sauce and Hot Cross Buns. The home fries reheat well, so don’t hesitate to double the...
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are an Easter confection, traditionally made to break the fast on Good Friday and herald the end of Lent. More virtuous than Cinnamon Buns, their icing-free countenance borders on healthy. Though they can be eaten plain, they are most often split,...
In Mr McGregor’s Garden
Now, who is that peeking out from behind the carrots? Oh my! It’s a fluffle of bunnies who have come to enjoy a veritable feast of greenery and vegetables. Perhaps they wanted to visit with their Bunny Toile friends on plates by Jay Willfred. This charming...
Cape Cod Kitchen and Laundry Room Renovation
The Cape Cod kitchen and laundry room renovation proceeds. How do you like it so far? Yup – that was our “camping” set-up while waiting for the kitchen. Four weeks ago, it looked like this. A week later… We got the final coat of varnish on all the floors...
Pfalzgraff Pistoulet with Deviled Eggs and Cinnamon Buns
Brunch is a wonderful meal—especially a getting-close-to-Easter brunch with chickens and rabbits from Pistoulet by Pfalzgraff. The pattern is based on the book “The Secrets of Pistoulet” by Jana Kolpen and evokes the colours of Southern France. The dinner...
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are a classic favourite for potlucks, parties and holiday meals. Quick and easy to make, they come together in a flash with ingredients you likely already have on hand: eggs, mayonnaise and mustard. I love serving them on a deviled egg platter, like this...
Juliska’s Country Estate with Pink Gingham
As February gathers speed towards Valentine’s Day, rosy floral offerings snuggle up to Juliska’s Country Estate. A couple of weeks ago, we ventured into Toronto. Of course, I had to visit my favourite floral supplier, a grocer on Bayview Avenue with a vast...
The Ancaster House Refresh
It was time. Lover of classic design, though I am, there is a difference between gently worn and scruffy. I realized the house looked a bit shopworn when we returned to Canada in the late fall. Nothing drastic was needed, but a good spruce-up was in order. We had...
I’m Dreaming of Spring with Sarah’s Garden by Wedgwood
It’s the day after Epiphany, and Christmas is officially over. The trees are down, ornaments packed away, and I’ve done the seasonal turnover in the kitchen cabinets. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to skip winter and move right into...
Southern Living Christmas Dogs
Christmas Eve dinner is the big annual family event in the Entertablement household. Weeks of preparation culminate in a few joyous hours of drinking, eating, laughing, exchanging presents and finally, relaxing. Due to popular demand, the menu is unvarying, but the...Follow Us
