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
Downton’s Drop Scones are Simply Delicious “Pocket” Pancakes
The US will soon will be alive with the sights and smells of Thanksgiving cooking. No time to dwell on Downton Abbey this week as shopping lists are being prepared from time honored recipes passed down from mother to daughter. If you think cooking for your extended family a few … [Read more...] about Downton’s Drop Scones are Simply Delicious “Pocket” Pancakes
Downton Downtime Comfort Food: Mince and Tatties
All around the world, Downton Abbey fans are longing for more, driving each other mad in anticipation of new episodes. In the UK the taste of Season 4 is still lingering on the palate and there is great anticipation for the annual gathering of family and friends to watch the … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime Comfort Food: Mince and Tatties
Lest we Forget with Bonnie Cranachan
Monday was Remembrance Day, commemorated across the British Commonwealth. As you may recall from Season 2 of Downton Abbey, the family and servants gathered on 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month which signified the end of World War I. In the United States it is observed … [Read more...] about Lest we Forget with Bonnie Cranachan
