Just as Downton fans were starting to recover from the S3 shock of Matthew's passing, Sunday's episode confirmed that there are fates worse than death, and bad things still happen to really nice people on that show. When I first saw this episode on ITV this fall, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
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Downton Abbey S4 Life Lesson: Electric Mixers Make Better Mousse
Whether you adorned your finest attire--sipping claret with fellow aristocrats-- or snuggled on the comfy couch with a hot brew and loved ones, all Downton Abbey fans across the US were glued to their televisions last night to celebrate the return of Downton for its fourth … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S4 Life Lesson: Electric Mixers Make Better Mousse
Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
Add Gingernuts to your Downton Holiday Sweet Table
It started in the last half of November. The songs which I detest at other times of the year were finally getting a listen on my iPhone on my commute to the office. "Christmas Time is Here!" slowly started to get me into the spirit of the Season. This past week I created a new … [Read more...] about Add Gingernuts to your Downton Holiday Sweet Table
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
