Fellow Downton fans across America and Canada have now settled in nicely with Season 6 to keep them warm these cold winter Sunday nights. There are still 6 more episodes to go before the end of this glorious series, and I for one am savoring every last bite of this sumptuous … [Read more...] about Downton S6E4 Served at Luncheon with Chicken Liver Pâté
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Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
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
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 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
Quinoa Cakes, a Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Dish
Quinoa is a versatile ingredient in vegetarian and heart-healthy lifestyles. Depending on large you shape these cakes, you can serve this great savoury gluten-free/vegetarian dish at tea, as an appetizer, side, or main dish. It also does duty as a veggie burger, just make … [Read more...] about Quinoa Cakes, a Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Dish