Alas another season of Downton Abbey has come to an end. The timing of the finale was the perfect ending of a great weekend for Canadians who beamed with national pride as we beat the Swedes for Gold in men's hockey. Like the Dowager we took some pleasure poking fun at the … [Read more...] about Downton Season S4 Finale Deserves Crowning Roast of Lamb
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Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
This past weekend marked the annual battle for the remote between Super Bowl and Downton Abbey fans. Downton confidently secured 2nd place in TV ratings, topping all other non-football shows. Sadly for football fans, it appears that the curse of the one-sided bowl game appears … [Read more...] about Super Bowl vs. Downton Abbey: The Secret is in the Sauce
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
Whip up a Lovely Lemon Tart with Your new Mixer
A few days have now passed since Sunday's double whammy. I am still processing the events. UK Downton fans had high hopes for S4E1, US fans for Emmy wins. There was sadness on both sides of the pond came away sad. UK fans needed time to grieve for Matthew so big splash to kick … [Read more...] about Whip up a Lovely Lemon Tart with Your new Mixer
Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie
No sooner than the cooler weather had me pulling out my light sweaters, we experienced a resurgence of summer in our part of the world. I won't be fooled, though, summer will be ending soon, for me marked by all the back-to-school sales. We did enjoy a wonderful summer day … [Read more...] about Summer is Perfect Time for Servants Serviceberry Pie