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The Best Fruitcake is Made with Love which Matures over Time

downtonabbeycooks · November 27, 2012 ·

Welcome Downton Abbey fans.  The countdown to Christmas is upon us when socializing switches into high gear. Why not start a new tradition and invite your friends for a relaxing afternoon tea? I love to dish on Downton Abbey and other topical issues one might discuss at tea, … [Read more...] about The Best Fruitcake is Made with Love which Matures over Time

Filed Under: *About the Show, Blog Tagged With: afternoon tea, Christmas Desserts, Downton Abbey Party Food, Downton Abbey recipes, Edwardian cooking, Edwardian recipes, food history, fruit cake

Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack

downtonabbeycooks · October 30, 2012 ·

Welcome Downton Abbey fans.  Halloween is a day away, and the East coast of US and Canada coping with the effects of Hurricane Sandy.  We have had high gusting winds and pouring rain in our area, but fortunately no damage. I pray you are taking the necessary precautions to keep … [Read more...] about Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack

Filed Under: *About the Show, Afternoon Tea, Dessert, Holiday/Occasion, Season 3 Tagged With: afternoon tea, barmbrack, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey casting news, Downton Abbey entertaining, Downton Abbey Food, Downton Abbey recipes, fruit cake, Halloween traditions, Irish Halloween Tradiitions, Real Food, recipes

Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too

downtonabbeycooks · March 6, 2012 ·

If you have been following along on Twitter (@downtoncooks), Facebook or here at downtonabbeycooks.com,, you know by now that I celebrated my 50th birthday on Sunday.  If you know me really well, you will understand that I stretch my birthdays into a month long excuse to … [Read more...] about Have a Cup of Tea and Eat it Too

Filed Under: *About the Show, Season 1 Tagged With: Abbey Cooks Entertain, afternoon tea, Downton Abbey, Downton Abbey Cookbook, Downton Abbey Food, Downton Abbey launches in Canada on Vision TV, Downton Abbey Party Food, Downton Abbey recipes, fruit cake, healthy desserts, Ritz London, Ritz London Cup of Tea Cake

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I am Pamela Foster. Food historian. Wife. Downton and Gilded Age fan. Foodie.

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