Valentine's Day is almost upon us with all the familiar traditions that come with it like cards and romantic meals. We can thank the Victorians for modern-day Valentine's Day traditions, such as the Valentine's Day card. In contrast, the first valentines were homemade, … [Read more...] about Time To Start Planning for Valentine’s Day
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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
October 26 is Mincemeat Day
National Mincemeat Day celebrates a 15th-century English recipe mixing spiced meat and fruit. Mincemeat needs time for all the flavours to meld so today should be your signal to get this year's batch of mincemeat ready for the holidays. Nothing says British … [Read more...] about October 26 is Mincemeat Day
