The lobster was a favoured dish for the aristocracy in Downton's era and has endured in its status as food for love. The bonus is that it is quick to prepare. This is a great dish for date night or Valentine's Day. Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer The lobster was a favoured … [Read more...] about Steamed Lobster Tails in Beer
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Classic Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a classic french dish. There are two schools of thought of which chef actually created it. Many food historians claim it was created in January 1894 at Marie's, a famous restaurant in the Boulevard Saint-Denis in Paris, on the evening of the premiere of … [Read more...] about Classic Lobster Thermidor
From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
By the time leaves begin to change, the lazy days of summer are long behind us. Schedules are packed with activities, and for Lord D and I, that has meant much Downton. To begin with Season 6 launched in the UK (I promise no spoilers). Next, I gave a Downton Afternoon Tea talk … [Read more...] about From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
Happy days as anglophiles around the world celebrate a royal birth with scones and clotted cream and pots of tea. Today is also a special day for Lord D and myself as we celebrate another year of wedded bliss. I am safely back at home after an eventful visit with my family out … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Delicate Taste of Chamomile Tea Salmon
Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea
I am jetting back today from my "surf and turf" holiday with my family out in Calgary, Alberta. I spent week one salmon fishing with Dad and my brothers on the west coast, and week two on the family estate (farm), complete with horses and hay, dogs and other working animals. In … [Read more...] about Downton-Inspired Fundraising Idea: Afternoon Tea