A record 10 million viewers across the UK enjoyed another great episode of Downton Abbey last night (S3E3), and has quickly become one of my favorites, particularly since food gets specific mention. In this episode our favorite Downton servants are treated to an extravagant … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Shares the Love of Food Both Upstairs and Down
Downton Abbey Food
Downton Abbey Season 3 Launched with Treacle Tart
Welcome to my virtual tea party. "A Proper Tea is Much Nicer than a Nearly Nice Tea"- A.A. Milne. Life is grand in the UK now that Season 3 is well underway, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. Americans however did get a glimpse of their … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Season 3 Launched with Treacle Tart
Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Welcome to my virtual tea party, dedicated to the art of having tea. "A Proper Tea is Much Nicer than a Nearly Nice Tea"- A.A. Milne. Life is grand in the UK with the launch of Season 3, sad in the US as PBS won't be broadcasting the new season until January. However, there are … [Read more...] about Bakewell Tarts to Celebrate & Console Downton Abbey Fans
Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
The world seems far more jolly today, the morning after nearly 9 million viewers watched the debut of Season 3 of Downton Abbey on ITV1, Downton's home in the UK. It has been a long wait since the Christmas episode was broadcast, but at last the beloved country home of the … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S3 UK Debut, Served With Lavender Crusted Halibut
Quick and Elegant Berry Phyllo Tarts
The British may have failed miserably in other culinary areas, but they excel in the tea ritual and I love sharing recipes of bite-sized dishes to serve at tea or special occasions. As Henry James once said: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated … [Read more...] about Quick and Elegant Berry Phyllo Tarts
