Our love of Downton Abbey is fueled by the dirty little secrets our favorite characters keep from one another. Come to think of it, viewers also have little skeletons stashed away. Sure, we proudly claim our love for the show, flaunt the viewing parties, but are less forthcoming … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Confessional: What Happens in the Kitchen Stays There
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Serve Punch at Your Next Downton Viewing Party
Managing a large household like Downton must have been quite trying for Mrs. Hughes. The Lord and Lady have invited the neighborhood over for a fox hunt or shoot. Whatever to serve to quench the palate? Fast forward. Your girlfriends have discovered you have the largest TV in the … [Read more...] about Serve Punch at Your Next Downton Viewing Party
Honoring the Passengers in Steerage: Titanic 3rd Class Menu
Two weeks after the January 13th grounding of the "unsinkable" Costa Concordia search efforts continue and more stories surface about this modern tragedy. Ironically, the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titantic is approaching on April 14, 2012. As a foodie who loves … [Read more...] about Honoring the Passengers in Steerage: Titanic 3rd Class Menu
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 … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
Fine Dining at Bates’ Red Lion With Comforting Colcannon
PBS fans are midway through Season 2 of Downton Abbey. UK viewers/DVD collectors who have seen all episodes could be feeling smug in their knowledge--me included--but the series is so rich that I have no problem watching the older episodes a few more times. Besides, September is … [Read more...] about Fine Dining at Bates’ Red Lion With Comforting Colcannon