Summer is my favourite time of year: not only is it a welcome change from a long cold winter, but is the time when gardeners can see the efforts from their Spring plantings. Grand country homes like Downton Abbey had vast kitchen gardens to feed family and staff, as a quick … [Read more...] about Time to Enjoy Summer’s Bounty
Downton Abbey recipes
Glorious Fish En Papillote
Impress your guests by serving En papillote-- a fancy french term which means “in parchment.” The process involves roasting food, more often fish, in parchment paper, along with aromatics, often including white wine and julliened vegetables. The best part is that there are no … [Read more...] about Glorious Fish En Papillote
Simply Delicious Chicken Gravy
Making your own chicken gravy is really simple and so much more delicious than canned or from a package. Simply Delicious Chicken Gravy Making your own chicken gravy is really simple and so much more delicious than canned or a package. 2 tbsp. butter, unsalted2 tbsp. … [Read more...] about Simply Delicious Chicken Gravy
Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Downton Abbey fans love to share the show with their friends and family. The fabulous food lends itself to themed parties. In this post, I include a few specific ideas for planning a Downton party. A great idea if you are planning to see the new movie with a group of your … [Read more...] about Your Online Guide to Hosting A Downton Abbey Themed Party
Quick and Easy Eccles Cakes
There are many Afternoon Tea recipes that are quick and easy to make, including these lovely Eccles Cakes. Not really a cake, but a delicious pastry pocket filled with currants and mixed peel. Simplify the recipe by using prepared puff pastry. This is a great recipe to give … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Eccles Cakes