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
Downton Abbey Food
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
Proper Manners are Always in Style
While English cuisine still gets some bad press, taking tea is still revered as one of the pinnacles of social grace and civility. Today we are going to focus on the social graces of taking tea. Our recipe today is Clotted Cream, an essential part of Afternoon and Cream Tea. … [Read more...] about Proper Manners are Always in Style
The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Canadians are applauding Christopher Plummer's win last night for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing it "The Canadian Oscar." Today's news is filled with clips of all the wonderful acceptance speeches. Yes, the Academy Awards always puts me in mind of the art of the thank you. … [Read more...] about The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Downton Abbey: In the Beginning There was Titanic, the Entail…and Pie
Downton Abbey is seen in over 100 countries around the world. This week BBC launched the series in South Africa (Sunday nights), and in Canada Vision TV is broadcasting the series on Wednesdays. Many of us around the world have seen all episodes (there are two seasons), … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: In the Beginning There was Titanic, the Entail…and Pie
