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The History of Mother’s Day and What to Serve Mom

downtonabbeycooks · May 9, 2026 ·

It's Mother's Day. Do you know how we came to celebrate this treasured day to honour mom? Anna M. Jarvis is the founder of Mother's Day, who successfully campaigned to hold the first official Mother's Day celebration. It was a tribute to her mother, Julia Ward Howe, who … [Read more...] about The History of Mother’s Day and What to Serve Mom

Filed Under: Blog, Fun Food History Tagged With: Anna M. Jarvis, Downton Abbey, Mother's Day, the history of Mother's Day

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream: “Ice Cream!”

downtonabbeycooks · July 14, 2025 ·

Well, if you’re on a sugar rush, or it’s REALLY hot outside, anyway… Ahh, the ooey gooey deductibility of sweet sweet ICE CREAM. Yummy, yummy, yummy in my tummy, tummy, tummy. Cold cream, vanilla seeds, sugar dumped in a bag surrounded by ice and smooshing it together til you … [Read more...] about I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream: “Ice Cream!”

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Gelato, icecream

Stir Up Sunday is this Weekend

downtonabbeycooks · November 21, 2024 ·

Stir Up Sunday traces its roots to Victorian England, emerging from a Church of England liturgical tradition on the last Sunday before Advent. Initially a religious observance referencing a prayer beginning "Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord," it evolved into a cherished family … [Read more...] about Stir Up Sunday is this Weekend

Filed Under: Blog

The Sweet History of Candy Corn: From Farm Inspiration to Halloween Favorite

downtonabbeycooks · October 23, 2024 ·

Candy corn, a hallmark of Halloween, has delighted and divided taste buds for over a century. You either love it or hate it. With its signature tri-color layers of white, orange, and yellow, candy corn’s history is as colorful as the confection itself. From humble beginnings in … [Read more...] about The Sweet History of Candy Corn: From Farm Inspiration to Halloween Favorite

Filed Under: Blog, Gilded Age, Halloween Tagged With: #DIY, candy corn, Halloween

Indulgent Chocolate Dipped Oreos for Valentine’s Day

downtonabbeycooks · January 26, 2024 ·

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means love is in the air! When it comes to Valentine’s Day treats, rich chocolate and decadent desserts rule. This year, why not prepare an easy yet impressive chocolate-filled delight by making chocolate dipped Oreos to enjoy … [Read more...] about Indulgent Chocolate Dipped Oreos for Valentine’s Day

Filed Under: Valentines Day Tagged With: Chocolate Dipped Oreos, Oreos, Valentine's Day

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