Anna M. Jarvis is the founder of Mother's Day, who successfully campaigned to have the first official Mother's Day celebration held. It was a tribute to her mother Julia Ward Howe who conceived the Mother’s Day Proclamation back in 1870. It is a tradition that is observed on … [Read more...] about The History of Mother’s Day and What to Serve Mom
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The Best Downton-Worthy Valentine’s Day Dishes
We can thank the Victorians for modern-day Valentine's Day traditions, such as the Valentine's Day card. While the first valentines were homemade, commercially produced cards in Britain in the 1830s in Britain and the 1840s in the United States. Valentine's cards were given … [Read more...] about The Best Downton-Worthy Valentine’s Day Dishes
Downton Abbey-Themed Dishes for Your New Years’ Eve Dinner
Another year of COVID has put a damper on our collective spirits, so when New Years comes around many feel the need to safely bring our close rally together and toast to the prospect of a better year ahead. What to serve? I have some great suggestions for Downtown Abbey fans … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey-Themed Dishes for Your New Years’ Eve Dinner
“The Gilded Age” Finally Launches in January on HBO
At long last, Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age TV series will be launching on HBO in January. The trailer dropped this week which hints as to what is to come. https://youtu.be/ZYBuU32B8PI Ten Years in the Making I have been following this journey of “Downton in America” to … [Read more...] about “The Gilded Age” Finally Launches in January on HBO
Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Trailer—The Crawleys Go to France
https://youtu.be/vaSIjLJJRuc March 18, 2022 is has been set as the release date of a new Downton Abbey movie, called Downton Abbey: A New Era, set largely at Highclere Castle. When you are comfortable travelling again, it is a bucket list trip. A short teaser came … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: A New Era Movie Trailer—The Crawleys Go to France