No roast beef dinner at Downton Abbey would be complete without Yorkshire pudding rising golden and magnificent from the Aga. In Mrs. Patmore's kitchen, these crispy, hollow puffs were essential to every Sunday luncheon served in the dining room, and likely caused Daisy more than … [Read more...] about Mrs. Patmore’s Yorkshire Pudding: The Downton Abbey Kitchen Classic
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My Downton Valentine’s Themed Tea Party on National TV
From blogging in my home office to appearing on National TV, never underestimate the power of Downton Abbey. Downton's fan base extends from teenagers to gushing celebrities. I have always said that food brings people together. When fans include TV hosts, things happen. I … [Read more...] about My Downton Valentine’s Themed Tea Party on National TV
Add Downton Touches to Your Thanksgiving Table
Across America, many seasoned cooks have already finalized their Thanksgiving dinner menus and double-checked their order for a fresh turkey. Less experienced cooks are summoning up the courage to take on their first big meal, excited about starting new family traditions of … [Read more...] about Add Downton Touches to Your Thanksgiving Table
Pumpkin Spices Stimulate our Delicate Downton Senses
You know Fall is here when pumpkins line the outside of your grocer, huge displays of canned pumpkins appear out of nowhere, and you find yourself craving pumpkin-spiced treats. Pumpkin appears on every coffee shop menu: from pumpkin lattes at Starbucks, to pumpkin muffins and … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Spices Stimulate our Delicate Downton Senses
Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
This coming week Christians around the world are celebrating Easter. A moveable feast, Easter occurs the First Sunday after the Full Moon following the Vernal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is late this year, just like Spring. Marking the end of Lent, Holy Week leads … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns and Other Easter Traditions
