Clafouti is a nice light summer dessert which is quick to prepare and works with whatever summer fruit you have on hand. Traditionally it is prepared with cherries, but I used peaches. It is such a great dessert that Julia Child dedicated a whole chapter to it. … [Read more...] about Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
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Downton Abbey Series Finale – And They Were All Happy Enough
Well, the final episode aired last night and what a way to end the series. Yes, there are no more episodes of Downton Abbey. The Carnavrons have reclaimed Highclere Castle from film crews, and the production sets used for the downstairs scenes have been packed away. We must be … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Series Finale – And They Were All Happy Enough
Downton S6E8: Downton Abbey Has Gone Completely Bananas
Wow, there was quite a bit of drama to absorb this week on Downton; I am sorry to have to spoil the fun, but there is only one episode left of Downton Abbey. It is the traditional extended Christmas Special that we have come to love over the years, but this one will be … [Read more...] about Downton S6E8: Downton Abbey Has Gone Completely Bananas
Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
January has come and gone in a flash and now Valentine's Day is looming on the horizon. I am a lucky lady. Every day in our household is filled with love to the point that my girlfriends beg Lord D to give lessons to their husbands on how to give flowers for no reason. To pay it … [Read more...] about Downton S6E5: Adjusting to Married Life with Bubble and Squeak
Downton S6E3: It’s Wedding Bells for Carson, Hot Chocolate for the Dowager
Another week of 2016 has slipped through our fingers so quickly that I won't be disappointed to discover that winter will be over before I know know it, with just a hop and a skip until summer. Well, at least the days are starting to get noticeably longer. Sadly, Downton … [Read more...] about Downton S6E3: It’s Wedding Bells for Carson, Hot Chocolate for the Dowager
