Welcome Downton Abbey fans. Christmas is just a week away. Are you ready yet? Have you taken the ladies out for a relaxing tea to unwind? I do love the spa experence, but afternoon tea is so relaxing. Perhaps someone should combine the two. Part of our holiday plans … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugar Plums Dance in our Heads
Downton Abbey entertaining
Have Some Madeira (Cake), my Dear
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. We are all now in Downton Downtime. UK fans just finished a lovely meal of Season 3, and now waiting for the dessert course: the Christmas Special. Meanwhile, North Americans are still waiting to be seated for the Season 3 service. Appetizers in … [Read more...] about Have Some Madeira (Cake), my Dear
Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. Halloween is a day away, and the East coast of US and Canada coping with the effects of Hurricane Sandy. We have had high gusting winds and pouring rain in our area, but fortunately no damage. I pray you are taking the necessary precautions to keep … [Read more...] about Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack
Enjoying Tea with Delicious Jam Tarts
UK fans have been glued to their tele on Sundays, now known as Downton Day. I know Season 3 will be over soon on ITV, but the good news is that the Jan. 6 PBS launch is getting closer. There really is something special about watching Downton on PBS Masterpiece. Do join me … [Read more...] about Enjoying Tea with Delicious Jam Tarts
When the Cat Got The Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is one of Downton's famous dishes from Season 1 when a chicken fell to the floor, chewed on by a cat, then picked up dusted off and put back on the serving tray and sent upstairs. "What the eyes can't see the heart won't grieve over." Roast chicken is one of the … [Read more...] about When the Cat Got The Roast Chicken