Whether you adorned your finest attire--sipping claret with fellow aristocrats-- or snuggled on the comfy couch with a hot brew and loved ones, all Downton Abbey fans across the US were glued to their televisions last night to celebrate the return of Downton for its fourth … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S4 Life Lesson: Electric Mixers Make Better Mousse
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Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
North Americans revel in Christmas celebrations and for us New Years is more of an after thought, one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland however, Christmas is a low key celebration with a build up to New Years, called Hogmanay, the biggest party of the year. … [Read more...] about Final Countdown to Hogmanay and Downton Season 4
Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
We are a few days from Halloween. Did you know that Halloween has ancient origins in Ireland? It was originally called Samhain, and the day marked the end of the harvest season for Celtic farmers. Irish immigrants brought their traditions to America and adapted to their new … [Read more...] about Halloween Downton Dining Upstairs with Squash Risotto
Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
It has been an interesting few days in the online world of Downton Abbey. There is another plot twist afoot in Season 4, so if you don't want to know anything about Season 4 before January's launch, I would strongly advise you stay away from social media for the next three … [Read more...] about Downton Cooking Basics: How To Make The Creamiest Scrambled Eggs
Watching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup
It is October. Some of the trees in our neighbourhood have already given in to the inevitable and shed their leaves in one fell swoop, while others are beginning to change from green to red and gold. While I grumble about winter, I do enjoy the glorious display of trees in … [Read more...] about Watching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup