Downton Abbey fans are quick to rhyme off quips and put downs made by the Dowager Countess. The You Tube collection, Top 10 Maggie Moments has gone viral and you can now buy your own tastefully embroidered pillows with some of the best known one liners. The wonderful Maggie … [Read more...] about Saucy Stuff Mrs. Patmore Says
Downton Abbey Food
Downton Abbey’s Anglo American Battle: Crumpets vs. English Muffins
Social media is all abuzz this week with the announcement from Downton Abbey producers that Shirley MacLaine has been cast to play Martha Levinson, Cora Crawley's mother in Season 3. Perhaps any crumb about the new season would be eagerly gobbled up by starving Downton fans who … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey’s Anglo American Battle: Crumpets vs. English Muffins
Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
For many of us, there a few indulgent pastimes which live large in time strapped imaginations. The English tradition of gathering for tea, cucumber sandwiches, and sweet scones is right up there on our bucket list, along spa day with the girls. But what do most us non Brits … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea Basics and Rock Cakes
Lost & Found in Translation: International Cooking Conversion Tables
Cooks of the world unite! Lady Sybil learns the basics of cooking Exploring dishes from other parts of the world can be an exciting adventure...until you start reading the recipe and have trouble understanding the measurements. Cookipedia to the rescue. You will find this chart … [Read more...] about Lost & Found in Translation: International Cooking Conversion Tables
Fine Dining at Bates’ Red Lion With Comforting Colcannon
PBS fans are midway through Season 2 of Downton Abbey. UK viewers/DVD collectors who have seen all episodes could be feeling smug in their knowledge--me included--but the series is so rich that I have no problem watching the older episodes a few more times. Besides, September is … [Read more...] about Fine Dining at Bates’ Red Lion With Comforting Colcannon
