Lord D and I spent a wonderful St. Valentine's Day together, taking time for each other after a hectic week, and ignoring the frigid temperatures outside. He made his famous pork roast dinner (featured in Abbey Cooks Entertain), served with my homemade apple sauce and … [Read more...] about Downton S6E7: Love is in the Air as is the Smell of Apple Crumble Baking
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Downton S6E6: Smoked Salmon and Other Romantic Guestures
We have reached another milestone in the final season of Downton Abbey. Last night was our final standoff against the Super Bowl. Regardless of the ratings, it is sad to think that we won't have the same battle for the best screen in the house next year. How are your Valentine's … [Read more...] about Downton S6E6: Smoked Salmon and Other Romantic Guestures
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 S6E4 Served at Luncheon with Chicken Liver Pâté
Fellow Downton fans across America and Canada have now settled in nicely with Season 6 to keep them warm these cold winter Sunday nights. There are still 6 more episodes to go before the end of this glorious series, and I for one am savoring every last bite of this sumptuous … [Read more...] about Downton S6E4 Served at Luncheon with Chicken Liver Pâté
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