I often wonder whether my degree in History has any practical application in life, particularly since I ended up not pursuing law (sorry, Cousin Matthew) and became a corporate marketer. I do think though, that studying history has impacted the way I view the world; I tend not … [Read more...] about Kedgeree, Mrs. Patmore’s First Dish
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Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
For many of us, there a few indulgent pastimes which live large in time strapped imaginations. The English tradition of gathering for tea, cucumber sandwiches, and sweet scones is right up there on our bucket list, along spa day with the girls. But what do most us non Brits … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
Daisy & William: Like Chocolate and Peanut Butter
It's that time of year when we all see red: Valentine's Day, the one day of the year formally set aside to celebrate love. I am finally one of the lucky ones, living with Lord D, my loving and devoted husband. Not to take our love for granted, we strive to make every day … [Read more...] about Daisy & William: Like Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Celebrating Downton’s Irish with Stew
March 17 marks Saint Patrick's Day (aka St. Patrick's Day, St. Paddy's Day, St. Patty's Day), a cultural and religious holiday which celebrates the life of Saint Patrick, who died on that date way back in the fifth century. Patrick has endured as the most commonly recognized … [Read more...] about Celebrating Downton’s Irish with Stew
Entertaining was Serious Business At Downton Abbey
Formal entertaining is like cooking on steroids. It can be stressful enough planning an informal gathering, but we can thank the Edwardians for setting the bar pretty high for formal dining, when we work particularly hard to impress. We can see from the dining scenes on Downton … [Read more...] about Entertaining was Serious Business At Downton Abbey