PBS fans are midway through Season 2 of Downton Abbey. UK viewers/DVD collectors who have seen all episodes could be feeling smug in their knowledge--me included--but the series is so rich that I have no problem watching the older episodes a few more times. Besides, September is … [Read more...] about Fine Dining at Bates’ Red Lion With Comforting Colcannon
Search Results for: Daisy
Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
There is much happening in the WWI world of Downton Abbey. In the most recent episode aired on PBS (Season 2, Episode 4), Ethel gets her wish for a life outside of service, Matthew and William play hide and seek with the Hun, miracles occur when the Crawley sisters perform a duet … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
Downton Abbey Confessional: What Happens in the Kitchen Stays There
Our love of Downton Abbey is fueled by the dirty little secrets our favorite characters keep from one another. Come to think of it, viewers also have little skeletons stashed away. Sure, we proudly claim our love for the show, flaunt the viewing parties, but are less forthcoming … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Confessional: What Happens in the Kitchen Stays There
Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
Roast beef dinner is a traditional British Sunday meal. The day is made even more special now as we can enjoy it before settling in to watch Downton Abbey. As a side note it was served on Titanic in 3rd class. Handy Roasting Schedule More of a Daisy than Mrs. … [Read more...] about Sunday = Roast Beef + Yorkshire Pudding + Downton Abbey
Be it Ever so Humble There is Nothing like Porridge
Our introduction to Downton Abbey is informal, and comes early in the episode of Season 1, Episode 1. While upstairs the Crawleys are still nestled in their beds, there is a flurry of activity down below. In our introduction to the grand home, we see the engine that drives it … [Read more...] about Be it Ever so Humble There is Nothing like Porridge