The morning is warm. Even as early at 6 a.m., it is warm. We welcome the soothing morning shadows. Fresh peaches and blackberries are bathed in the shadow of a Queen Anne chair. Life is good. Breakfast awaits our Bed Read More
ENTERTAINING: Christmas High Tea
ENTERTAINING: Christmas High Tea The holidays are a highlight of the year. Spending time with loved ones—both family and friends—is the epitome of mine. Christmas High Tea is a favourite where we don our holiday attire and gather to enjoy Read More
ENTERTAINING: Charcuterie Board for the Win!
ENTERTAINING: Charcuterie Board for the Win! Sometimes it is difficult meeting many dietary needs in one seating, in addition to offering a wide selection of foods. One of our solutions is to offer a charcuterie board where guests can assemble Read More
RECIPE: Kahlua Tiramisu Trifle
RECIPE: Kahlua Tiramisu Trifle Tiramisu is always a great finish to a hearty Italian meal, but what do you do if you are English and craving this decadent dessert? Why, you make it into a trifle! Christmas High Tea is Read More
RECIPE: Maple Bacon-Onion Jam
RECIPE: Maple Bacon-Onion Jam During a visit to the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, I “experienced” Maple Bacon-Onion Jam on a burger at their Bistro. During the meal, they offered me the recipe, but I forgot to ask Read More
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini
RECIPE: Family Turkey Tetrazzini Left-over Thanksgiving turkey makes the best next day meal while letting you–the cook–enjoy some down time. Cook the pasta and refrigerate in advance. On Thanksgiving day, bone the turkey, stir all ingredients, pour into the Read More
RECIPE: Beer or Hard Cider Bread
Making Beer Bread – no dry yeast needed. For bakers, this is an out-the-door bread in an hour and 10 minutes when you get comfortable with the recipe. Super awesome flavour! You can use many different beers like an Read More
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix
RECIPE: Basic Baking Mix Many who have stayed at the White Rose Manor, or who follow my Prep & Cook Online Series, know that I bake. Often, I use olde world recipes. This is one of those recipes. To Read More
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream
RECIPE: Holiday Magic Ice Cream Oh-la-la! My, oh my! Santa Claus got Holiday chai . . . ICE CREAM! Have you ever had ice cream made from tea? Done well, it is something very, very special. Over the holidays, Read More
TEA: Tea Bars
TEA: Tea Bars More and more people are hearing the term “Tea Bar” these days . . . quite frequently, really. Tea is becoming as hot as coffee was before it became ever-popular staple enjoyed now. While tea is often on the menu at Read More
