No matter where in the world you live, you have likely seen enough news coverage to realize that London will be party central this weekend as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Diamond Jubilee. Your favorite national news anchor will likely broadcasting live coverage to keep you … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Eating Royally
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Raisin Redeeming Qualities of Edwardian Cookery: Real Food
I had an interesting phone conversation with my aunt yesterday. She has been finding the recipes I share on this blog very hard to resist. It has been great fun showcasing some of the food of the Edwardian era, and finding ways to update them to suit a healthier lifestyle. I … [Read more...] about Raisin Redeeming Qualities of Edwardian Cookery: Real Food
A Grand Edwardian Feast Served with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
The passing of time is constant, but you can certainly pack quite a great deal into a short time span as what we learned this past week. On Monday I shared our "Life IS Downton Abbey" story about closing up the family "Edwardian retreat", which is being passed to a lovely couple … [Read more...] about A Grand Edwardian Feast Served with Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
What’s in a Name: Gems, American and English Muffins
The phrase "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery", is credited to Charles Caleb Colton, in Lacon: or, Many things in few words in 1820. Downton Abbey has certainly seen its share of tributes as well as parodies, such as Downton Arby's, Downton Sixby circulating on the web, … [Read more...] about What’s in a Name: Gems, American and English Muffins
Downton Dinner or Titanic Tribute: Fowl Play
While many of us are celebrating Easter Monday with family and friends, enjoying the last of the hot cross buns, we are reminded that one hundred years ago today final arrangements were being made to prepare Titanic for its maiden voyage. The RMS Titanic was a British registered … [Read more...] about Downton Dinner or Titanic Tribute: Fowl Play
