It's Blue Monday, apparently the most depressing day of the year. It is a British thing. While Americans celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King on the third Monday of January, a 2005 promotional campaign for Sky Travel decided we needed to be reminded just how long … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Serves Spotted Dick, Oh My!
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Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
It was a great night for American Downton Abbey fans. We had prepared ourselves to watch another great episode of Season 5, but were so thrilled to share in the joy of Joanne Froggatt's win at the Golden Globes. She won for best supporting actress in a TV series. In her powerful … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
Your Downton Holiday Traditions and Desserts
December means Christmas in the UK, and in many other countries around the world. Many of the traditions we enjoy were today were introduced by Victorians. Jessica Fellowes goes into some detail in her book A Year in the Life of Downton Abbey: Seasonal Celebrations, … [Read more...] about Your Downton Holiday Traditions and Desserts
Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat
Summer is over and harvest celebrations are coming to a close. Winter is not far behind. I love tracing traditions and the foods that are an important part of the celebrations. Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and … [Read more...] about Soul Cakes, the Original Halloween Treat
Enjoying Downton Downtime with Seasonal Rhubarb Dishes
Now that the US, UK and Canada have enjoyed long weekends this month (and other countries in hot pursuit), we can all in the mood for taking it a little easier at work and enjoying life outdoors. Less time looking for missing files, and more time searching for gardening tools. … [Read more...] about Enjoying Downton Downtime with Seasonal Rhubarb Dishes
