It is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. The Dowager might very well have asked her American nemesis Martha Levinson “What is Thanksgiving?” The British do not celebrate a one-day feast; instead, there is the month of Harvest Festival events. The Canadian Thanksgiving holiday … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
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Celebrate Labor Day with Peach and Blueberry Galette
As summer draws to a close, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the season, serving as a key moment of transition. The warm, golden days that have defined summer are slowly giving way to autumn's crisp, cool air. However, even as Labor Day approaches, there’s still time to … [Read more...] about Celebrate Labor Day with Peach and Blueberry Galette
Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
This past weekend marked the annual battle for the remote between Super Bowl and Downton Abbey fans. Downton confidently secured 2nd place in TV ratings, topping all other non-football shows. Sadly for football fans, it appears that the curse of the one-sided bowl game appears … [Read more...] about Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
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
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
