Summer is my favourite time of year: not only is it a welcome change from a long cold winter, but is the time when gardeners can see the efforts from their Spring plantings. Grand country homes like Downton Abbey had vast kitchen gardens to feed family and staff, as a quick … [Read more...] about Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty
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Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Downton Abbey fans love to share the show with their friends and family. The fabulous food lends itself to themed parties. In this post, I include a few specific ideas for planning a Downton party. A great idea if you are planning to see the new movie with a group of your closest … [Read more...] about Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Hosting Tea for Mom is a Great Mother’s Day Idea
Mother's Day is on the horizon and often poses a challenge when you are searching for unique ways to share time with mom. You could take mom to a tea room, but if you are on a budget or just want to take it one step further you can host your one tea party. Moms generally … [Read more...] about Hosting Tea for Mom is a Great Mother’s Day Idea
Commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Titantic with Tribute Dinner: 1st Class Menu
The 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic will be celebrated on April 14, 2022. Food lovers have been hosting dinners for decades, and in more recent years Downton Abbey fans have jumped on board. The show opens with news of the sinking of the ship which directly … [Read more...] about Commemorate the 110th Anniversary of Titantic with Tribute Dinner: 1st Class Menu
Planning Your Titanic Tribute: 2nd Class Menu
Titanic sank in the early hours of April 14, 1912. Titanoraks gather friends and pay homage to lives lost in a tragic accident, many hosting dinners serving foods from the last dinner. You may wish to celebrate the middle classes on board by serving one or two dishes or even … [Read more...] about Planning Your Titanic Tribute: 2nd Class Menu
