After a long cold winter, Spring has finally arrived, what great craic! Craic is an Irish word for fun and enjoyment, typically mixed in with alcohol and music, but still an expression of delight that we can shed our winter clothes and enjoy the sun, and a new growing season. I … [Read more...] about Spring Means Rhubarb Season is Upon us
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Downton Season S4 Finale Deserves Crowning Roast of Lamb
Alas another season of Downton Abbey has come to an end. The timing of the finale was the perfect ending of a great weekend for Canadians who beamed with national pride as we beat the Swedes for Gold in men's hockey. Like the Dowager we took some pleasure poking fun at the … [Read more...] about Downton Season S4 Finale Deserves Crowning Roast of Lamb
Dating Downton With Ham and Eggs
Love is in the air this week as the clock counts down to Valentine's Day. This is the day when many men make an Olympic sport of timing a visit to floral shops just before closing. Thankfully, like John Bates, my Lord D showers me with romantic gestures throughout the year so … [Read more...] about Dating Downton With Ham and Eggs
Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
This past weekend marked the annual battle for the remote between Super Bowl and Downton Abbey fans. Downton confidently secured 2nd place in TV ratings, topping all other non-football shows. Sadly for football fans, it appears that the curse of the one-sided bowl game appears … [Read more...] about Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Just as Downton fans were starting to recover from the S3 shock of Matthew's passing, Sunday's episode confirmed that there are fates worse than death, and bad things still happen to really nice people on that show. When I first saw this episode on ITV this fall, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
