It was a busy weekend. While much of Europe was focusing on digging out from the latest winter storm--and the UK also bracing for the launch of Diamond Jubilee celebrations--North Americans were preparing for the Big American Game: Super Bowl Sunday. A time to gather for greasy … [Read more...] about Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey and the Canadian Patient
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Saucy Stuff Mrs. Patmore Says
Downton Abbey fans are quick to rhyme off quips and put downs made by the Dowager Countess. The You Tube collection, Top 10 Maggie Moments has gone viral and you can now buy your own tastefully embroidered pillows with some of the best known one liners. The wonderful Maggie … [Read more...] about Saucy Stuff Mrs. Patmore Says
Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
There is much happening in the WWI world of Downton Abbey. In the most recent episode aired on PBS (Season 2, Episode 4), Ethel gets her wish for a life outside of service, Matthew and William play hide and seek with the Hun, miracles occur when the Crawley sisters perform a duet … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts
Shocking photos and videos circulating in mainstream and online media of the January 13th grounding of the "unsinkable" Costa Concordia. More than 4,000 people were on board when the ship hit rocks off the shores of the island of Giglio, Italy. Given the size of this passenger … [Read more...] about Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts
Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
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
