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Fun Food History

On the 11th of November, We Pause to Remember

downtonabbeycooks · November 10, 2023 ·

The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month signifies the end of World War I.  Across the British Commonwealth, November 11th is known as Remembrance Day, a time to remember and give thanks to all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars and other … [Read more...] about On the 11th of November, We Pause to Remember

Filed Under: *About the Show, Blog, Fun Food History, Season 2 Tagged With: Auguste Escoffier, Beef Bourguignon, Boeuf Bourguignon, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey Food, Downton Abbey recipes, Edwardian cooking, Edwardian recipes, Julia Child, Julie and Julia, Poppies, recipes, Remembrance Day, World War I

History of Kentucky Burgoo

downtonabbeycooks · April 19, 2023 ·

Kentucky burgoo is a traditional stew made when communities come together to celebrate. "If it walked, crawled, or flew, it goes in burgoo." That old adage once applied to this stew from Kentucky, originally made with an assortment of game and livestock cooked in giant cauldrons … [Read more...] about History of Kentucky Burgoo

Filed Under: Dinner, Fun Food History, Gilded Age, Gilded Age, Kentucky Derby, Luncheon, Main Course, Picnic Tagged With: Kentucky Burgoo

The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

downtonabbeycooks · April 18, 2023 ·

People from all over the country come every year to the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky to try the legendary hot brown, a sandwich that’s on par with the Derby and bourbon as one of Kentucky’s cultural calling cards. Invented at the hotel nearly 100 years ago, the decadent … [Read more...] about The Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich

Filed Under: Dinner, Fun Food History, Gilded Age, Kentucky Derby, Main Course Tagged With: Hot Brown, Kentucky Derby

Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?

downtonabbeycooks · March 28, 2023 ·

What would Easter be without delicious hot cross buns? Hot cross buns are a type of spiced sweet bun that is traditionally eaten on Good Friday, which is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The buns are typically made with raisins or currants … [Read more...] about Why Do we Eat Hot Cross Buns at Easter?

Filed Under: Blog, Fun Food History Tagged With: Easter dishes, History of Hot Cross Buns at Easter, hot cross buns

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Include Budget Friendly Comfort Food

downtonabbeycooks · March 15, 2023 ·

St. Patricks Day

March 17th is  Saint Patrick’s Day (aka St. Patrick’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day, St. Patty’s Day), a cultural and religious holiday that 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 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions Include Budget Friendly Comfort Food

Filed Under: Blog, Fun Food History Tagged With: St. Paddy's Day, St. Patrick's Day

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