It was an emotional night for Downton Abbey fans yesterday. In the UK, fans soaked up another hour of Season 3; the trials and tribulations at the grand house in the country. Meanwhile, American fans watched and cheered Maggie Smith's only major win* for Downton Abbey at the … [Read more...] about Celebrating Downton Abbey Emmy Win with Yorkshire Pudding Canapés
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Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Welcome to my virtual tea party, dedicated to the art of having tea. "A Proper Tea is Much Nicer than a Nearly Nice Tea"- A.A. Milne. Life is grand in the UK with the launch of Season 3, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. However, there are … [Read more...] about Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
The world seems far more jolly today, the morning after nearly 9 million viewers watched the debut of Season 3 of Downton Abbey on ITV1, Downton's home in the UK. It has been a long wait since the Christmas episode was broadcast, but at last the beloved country home of the … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
While Downton Abbey fans in the UK are counting down the hours until Season 3 debuts this Sunday night on ITV1, Downton fans in Toronto can take comfort that the Dowager is currently in Toronto promoting her new film, "Quartet" at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). I … [Read more...] about A Quick English Chicken Banana Curry for Maggie Smith
The Easiest Breakfast Dish For Overnight Guests is Breakfast Pudding
It's the last week of August and time when many of us begin to mentally prepare for the end of the lazy days of Summer and the return to busy schedules of the Fall and Winter season, when the kids are in school and superiors/co-workers are back from holiday with lots of great … [Read more...] about The Easiest Breakfast Dish For Overnight Guests is Breakfast Pudding
