Whether you adorned your finest attire--sipping claret with fellow aristocrats-- or snuggled on the comfy couch with a hot brew and loved ones, all Downton Abbey fans across the US were glued to their televisions last night to celebrate the return of Downton for its fourth … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S4 Life Lesson: Electric Mixers Make Better Mousse
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Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
The Great Fruitcake Debate
There is only one more sleep until Christmas, and all over the land, last-minute preparations are being made for the big day at hand. For UK fans, this includes the annual Downton Abbey Christmas episode on ITV. US fans may debate the reasons why PBS broadcasts new episodes … [Read more...] about The Great Fruitcake Debate
A Very Downton Holiday Includes Mincemeat in Your Baking
Not a Downton fan was stirring across the PBS network Sunday night as all eyes were riveted to the Return To Downton special. Susan Sarandon hosted the look back across the three seasons and more importantly a peak at Season 4. Will Mary survive Matthew's Death, will Downton … [Read more...] about A Very Downton Holiday Includes Mincemeat in Your Baking
Lest we Forget with Bonnie Cranachan
Monday was Remembrance Day, commemorated across the British Commonwealth. As you may recall from Season 2 of Downton Abbey, the family and servants gathered on 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month which signified the end of World War I. In the United States it is observed … [Read more...] about Lest we Forget with Bonnie Cranachan
