Roast beef dinner is a traditional British Sunday meal. The day is made even more special now as we can enjoy it before settling in to watch Downton Abbey. As a side note it was served on Titanic in 3rd class. Handy Roasting Schedule More of a Daisy than Mrs. … [Read more...] about Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
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Chicken Noodle Soup is the Food of Love
I firmly believe that those who love to cook are more interested in the pleasure it gives others than in themselves. I love chocolate, but I wouldn't dare have more than one of my swiss chocolate truffles: I live to see the expressions on the faces of those lucky chocoholics who … [Read more...] about Chicken Noodle Soup is the Food of Love
Be it Ever so Humble There is Nothing like Porridge
Our introduction to Downton Abbey is informal, and comes early in the episode of Season 1, Episode 1. While upstairs the Crawleys are still nestled in their beds, there is a flurry of activity down below. In our introduction to the grand home, we see the engine that drives it … [Read more...] about Be it Ever so Humble There is Nothing like Porridge
The Apple Charlotte That Should Have Been
Poor Mrs. Patmore. In S1E5, it was evident that her deteriotating eyesight was beginning to seriously impact her ability to perform the duties required of such a large household. If she told anyone she may lose her position and then where would she be? … [Read more...] about The Apple Charlotte That Should Have Been
For the Love of the Food of Downton Abbey
It is the first week of January, 2012, and all of America (well, at least PBS fans) is anxiously awaiting the launch of Season 2 of the wildly popular period drama, Downton Abbey. Meanwhile, in the UK, Season 2 has already aired and Christmas brought the treat of a special … [Read more...] about For the Love of the Food of Downton Abbey
