Downton Abbey fans love to share the show with their friends and family. The fabulous food lends itself to themed parties. In this post, I include a few specific ideas for planning a Downton party. A great idea if you are planning to see the new movie with a group of your … [Read more...] about Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Colcannon
Comforting Cabbage Colcannon
Colcannon is a lovely Irish comfort food combining potatoes and cabbage, all mashed together. It can be served as side dish, or if you add sausages it can become a main course feast. At Halloween, it served to predict marriage. Charms were hidden in the mashed potatoes and any … [Read more...] about Comforting Cabbage Colcannon
Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
“Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot.” Traditional British Rhyme A lesser known holiday to Americans, tonight is Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, celebrated across the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
We are a few days from Halloween. Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and the day marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers. Irish immigrants brought their traditions to America and adapted to their new … [Read more...] about Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
Downton Abbey and Thanksgiving “Makeovers”
Thanksgiving in the US has past, and many are still savoring "leftovers" from huge family dinners. I never really liked the term "leftover" as it carries a negative connotation, as if the food has lost some value somehow. I like to use the term "makeover", implying that … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey and Thanksgiving “Makeovers”
