While foodies across North America were thrilled to watch Olympic coverage with the rest of the world over the past 2 weeks, they have been quietly gearing up for the big event of the summer: the celebration of Julia Child's 100th birthday this Wednesday, August 15th. In … [Read more...] about Learning to Cook French: From Mrs. Patmore to Julia Child
Downton Abbey Cookbook
We’re Jammin with Strawberries for Tea
Welcome to Tea Tuesday. Last week was a wonderful time for tea and cakes as the world paid a call on London for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Central Weekend. And while international media has moved on to other stories, the Queen and Royal Family continues with celebrations around … [Read more...] about We’re Jammin with Strawberries for Tea
The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
I love entertaining and grew up with horses so I was thrilled with the Fox hunt episode. But alas horse lovers, it is not the fox hunt which makes the episode memorable; rather it is the tragic consequences of a dangerous liasion. While the death of two heirs was tragic, the … [Read more...] about The Downton Abbey Scandal: Pamuk & Turkish Delight
Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too
If you have been following along on Twitter (@downtoncooks), Facebook or here at downtonabbeycooks.com,, you know by now that I celebrated my 50th birthday on Sunday. If you know me really well, you will understand that I stretch my birthdays into a month long excuse to … [Read more...] about Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too
Easy Meringue Cookies
Meringue is really easy to make and quite versatile. You can drop on cookie sheets like Hersey Kisses or pipe into nests or other shapes. Bonus is that this is a low fat dessert. To make Keto (sugar free), simply replace the caster sugar with your favorite sugar substitute, … [Read more...] about Easy Meringue Cookies