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
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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
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
Downton Cookery: Vegetables Should be Seen and not Heard
I often wonder if the famous idiom about children being seen and not heard also applied to vegetables in the early 20th century. While Country House owners, like Downton Abbey's Crawley family, could pride themselves on serving fresh produce grown from their own gardens, no … [Read more...] about Downton Cookery: Vegetables Should be Seen and not Heard
Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
This lovely salad is perfect to serve in Spring and Easter when asparagus is in season. It also has a great history. It was served as the eighth course in First class on the Titanic. Following the classic French Escoffier menu, a salad course often followed the roast. In … [Read more...] about Asparagus Salad with Champagne-Saffron Vinaigrette
