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Tea Tuesday: The Best Fruitcake is Made with Love which Matures over Time

27 Tuesday Nov 2012

Posted by in *About the Show, Afternoon Tea, Special Occasion

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Take time to enjoy tea, like the award winning  tea at the historical Connaught-Mayfair in London

Welcome Downton Abbey fans.  The countdown to Christmas is upon us when socializing switches into high gear. Why not start a new tradition and invite your friends for a relaxing afternoon tea?

Each Tuesday I dish on Downton Abbey and other topical issues one might discuss at tea, served up with a recipe with history. You may find my Online Guide to Afternoon Tea helpful in understanding traditions and recipes to serve at your own tea party.  Today’s treat is fruitcake.  Make it now to be ready to enjoy at your Christmas tea with friends and family.

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Tea Tuesday: Celebrate Halloween Downton Style with Irish Barnbrack

30 Tuesday Oct 2012

Posted by in *About the Show, Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Season 3, Special Occasion

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Welcome Downton Abbey fans.  It’s a spooky Tea Tuesday, Halloween is a day away, and the East coast of US and Canada coping with the effects from Hurricane Sandy.  We have had high gusting winds and pouring rain in our area, but fortunately no damage. I pray you are taking necessary precautions to keep you, your family and your community safe.  If you are out of harms way, but have no power,  you should be fine with a well stocked pantry.  Just try to imagine you are living in the Edwardian era when there was no electricity.

UK fans will be viewing the Season 3 finale next Sunday, while Americans are looking forward to the Jan. 6 PBS launch.  There really is something special about watching Downton on PBS Masterpiece. 

Join me each Tuesday as I dish on Downton Abbey, the Royal Family, UK tourism and other topical tea issues one might discuss at tea, served up with a tea treat recipe with history. You may find my Online Guide to Afternoon Tea helpful in understanding traditions and recipes to serve at your own tea party. In honor of the holiday, today’s treat is Irish Barnbrack, traditionally served at Halloween.

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Tea Tuesday: Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it, Too

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

Posted by in *About the Show, Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Season 1

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Celebration Afternoon Tea at Ritz London

It is Tea Tuesday yet again where we take time to care and share.

If you have been following along on Twitter (@downtoncooks), Facebook or here on the blog, you know by now that I celebrated my 50th birthday on Sunday.  If you know me really well, you will understand that I stretch my birthdays into a month long excuse to reconnect with friends.  Aside from a brilliant gathering of family and friends at our home, organized by my amazing husband, I celebrated virtually with many friends and well wishers.  I can boast birthday greetings from Hugh Bonneville (@hughbon) who plays Lord Grantham, and dear Lesley Nicol (lesley_nicol) who plays Mrs. Patmore, Queen of the Downton kitchen.  I can imagine actors being adept at tweeting with all those hours of hurrying up and waiting for their next scene. Continue reading »

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