2023

Well, it depends . . .  Are you throwing an impromptu soiree or a complete Christmas feast? If you’re throwing a little get together with appetizers and a fun holiday beverage here’s some favourites. MULLED WINE Mulled wine is a always a favourite as it’s so earthy. Filled with color from the citrus fruits and spiced with organic herbs such as rosemary. We grow our own but many...

Christmas is a favourite time of year in the United Kingdom! It is usually celebrated on December 25th. Prince Albert, who was from Germany, made the Christmas tree popular when he presented Queen Victoria with one as a Christmas present. The idea was novel and caught on! Most homes honor this tradition with hosting a Christmas tree which is traditionally done with a fir tree decorated with...

What is so unique about Boxing Day? Boxing day was originally called the day of the Christmas Box.  What is a “Christmas Box”?  The Christmas box was given to servants or tradespeople the day after Christmas. As servants had to serve on Christmas day, they typically received the day AFTER Christmas off of work. They were also given a Christmas Box which held a type of tip...

 Christmas Trees Christmas is a favourite time of year in the United Kingdom! It is usually celebrated on December 25th. Prince Albert, who was from Germany, made the Christmas tree popular when he presented Queen Victoria with one as a Christmas present. The idea was novel and caught on! Most homes honor this tradition with hosting a Christmas tree which is traditionally done with a fir...

Hello November! November is a good time to “batten down the hatches” as they say and prepare for the oncoming onslaught of Winter. In your home, it’s a good time to seal all of the possible openings between your interior and harsh cold coming in from the exterior. Cleaning your chimney before winter will help to prevent soot from coming inside your house rather than going up and out! A...