It is Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. The Dowager might very well have asked her American nemesis Martha Levinson “What is Thanksgiving?” The British do not celebrate a one-day feast; instead, there is the month of Harvest Festival events. The Canadian Thanksgiving holiday … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Lesson: It’s All Gravy
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Celebrating the UK Launch of Downton Season 5 And My 200th Post
It is time to celebrate. Scotland is still part of the UK (apologies to those who wished to separate, but we would have really missed you), and ITV has begun broadcasting Season 5 of Downton in the UK. I won't comment on E1 other than to say that Season 5 starts off like a … [Read more...] about Celebrating the UK Launch of Downton Season 5 And My 200th Post
Final Days until Historic Vote & Downton S5 in the UK
It is a historic week in the UK. While American Downton Abbey fans might be envious about the launch of Season 5 on ITV this Sunday, it is the Scottish Referendum which has the captured the world's attention. This Thursday, September 18th, Scots will vote on a simple question … [Read more...] about Final Days until Historic Vote & Downton S5 in the UK
Plastic Water Bottle Leaves Egg on Face of Downton Promoters
Much to the surprise of Downton fans everywhere, our favorite show has been getting some unexpected press this week. Known for their attention to historical accuracy, sharp eyed fans were aghast when a plastic water bottle was spotted on the Crawley mantle in a Season 5 … [Read more...] about Plastic Water Bottle Leaves Egg on Face of Downton Promoters
Summer is The Time for Fools, A Downton Favorite
It never ceases to amaze me how Spring weather transitions into Summer in a matter of days. Even more sad though is how quickly time passes in Summer months. Granted we are annually tortured for about of month of hot then cold weather in the Spring, making wardrobe decisions … [Read more...] about Summer is The Time for Fools, A Downton Favorite






