Love is in the air this week as the clock counts down to Valentine's Day. This is the day when many men make an Olympic sport of timing a visit to floral shops just before closing. Thankfully, like John Bates, my Lord D showers me with romantic gestures throughout the year so … [Read more...] about Dating Downton With Ham and Eggs
Season 4
Dream of Spring with Ivy’s Simple Asparagus Feuilletés
Another dreary Winter's day and Spring is still far on the horizon. This is good weather to be snuggled up in front of the TV to catch another new episode of Season 4 of Downton on PBS and dream of brighter and warmer days ahead. "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how … [Read more...] about Dream of Spring with Ivy’s Simple Asparagus Feuilletés
Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Just as Downton fans were starting to recover from the S3 shock of Matthew's passing, Sunday's episode confirmed that there are fates worse than death, and bad things still happen to really nice people on that show. When I first saw this episode on ITV this fall, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
Downton’s Drop Scones are Simply Delicious “Pocket” Pancakes
The US will soon will be alive with the sights and smells of Thanksgiving cooking. No time to dwell on Downton Abbey this week as shopping lists are being prepared from time honored recipes passed down from mother to daughter. If you think cooking for your extended family a few … [Read more...] about Downton’s Drop Scones are Simply Delicious “Pocket” Pancakes
