The holidays are over. In our home holiday decorations have been carefully packed away along with the old Downton calendar, replaced by a new Downton Calendar waiting to be filled with important dates. I sometimes imagine that the holidays are like life at Downton; a packed … [Read more...] about Things are Heating Up at Downton in S06E2, Perhaps it is the Horseradish
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Downton Abbey Season 6: The Season of Resolution
Each new year promises a fresh start, and yet this year is bittersweet for Downton Abbey fans; this is the sixth and final season for our beloved show. We were all excited that Season 06E1 finally debuted on PBS last night, and yet we know that we only have eight more precious … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Season 6: The Season of Resolution
From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
By the time leaves begin to change, the lazy days of summer are long behind us. Schedules are packed with activities, and for Lord D and I, that has meant much Downton. To begin with Season 6 launched in the UK (I promise no spoilers). Next, I gave a Downton Afternoon Tea talk … [Read more...] about From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
Downton Downtime: Celebrating Garden Bounty and S6 Launch Date
Those who garden realize the rewards of their efforts when the harvest comes. While grocers can now ship produce to us year-round, the best taste still comes from the local harvest. So like Mrs. Patmore smart cooks prepare what is in season for the best taste. And speaking of … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Celebrating Garden Bounty and S6 Launch Date
Downton S5 Christmas Special: Nothing Heals Like a Restorative Broth
What a marvelous end to Downton Season 5. The Christmas Special was like a perfectly laid out buffet with something for everyone. There were love stories, great injustice, selfless acts, grouse hunting, secret plots, reunions, touching farewells and Christmas carols. It was a … [Read more...] about Downton S5 Christmas Special: Nothing Heals Like a Restorative Broth