After a long cold winter, Spring has finally arrived, what great craic! Craic is an Irish word for fun and enjoyment, typically mixed in with alcohol and music, but still an expression of delight that we can shed our winter clothes and enjoy the sun, and a new growing season. I … [Read more...] about Spring Means Rhubarb Season is Upon us
Downton Abbey recipes
Carry on Birthday Traditions Despite Downton Downtime
While the cold weather is not helping to boost our collective spirits after the end of Downton's Season 4, at least I have my birthday month celebrations to look forward to. My birthday was yesterday but it has become a tradition for me to reach out to friends and colleagues I … [Read more...] about Carry on Birthday Traditions Despite Downton Downtime
Dating Downton With Ham and Eggs
Love is in the air this week as the clock counts down to Valentine's Day. This is the day when many men make an Olympic sport of timing a visit to floral shops just before closing. Thankfully, like John Bates, my Lord D showers me with romantic gestures throughout the year so … [Read more...] about Dating Downton With Ham and Eggs
A New Fridge at Downton Would Keep Vichyssoise Conveniently Cold
Winter continues to have a firm grip on many parts of the country. How well do you cope with change in the weather, or change in general? At Downton, it is Mrs. Patmore who appears to have a particular challenge of embracing new technology. First, a mixer and a refrigerator will … [Read more...] about A New Fridge at Downton Would Keep Vichyssoise Conveniently Cold
Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
Just as Downton fans were starting to recover from the S3 shock of Matthew's passing, Sunday's episode confirmed that there are fates worse than death, and bad things still happen to really nice people on that show. When I first saw this episode on ITV this fall, I thought it was … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Fans See Red When They Think About Green
