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 Abbey recipes
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
From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
By the time leaves begin to change, the lazy days of summer are long behind us. Schedules are packed with activities; for Lord D and I, that has meant much Downton. To begin with, Season 6 launched in the UK (I promise no spoilers). Next, I gave a Downton Afternoon Tea talk … [Read more...] about From Jessica Fellowes to Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey is All Around Us
Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
My favourite use for ripe bananas is in breads. I adapted this Edwardian banana bread recipe in which clever cooks used cooked pumpkin to provide bulk to the bread without affecting the flavour of the loaf. It still tastes like a banana. I have adjusted the recipe to cut the fat … [Read more...] about Edwardian Pumpkin Banana Bread
