UK viewers have only a few weeks left to wait before the Season 3 launch of Downton Abbey on ITV in September. Sadly, PBS in the US, will not be releasing the new episodes until January 6th, but the internet does allow us a glimpse of what to expect. We have followed the … [Read more...] about Downton Downtime: Food Fashions to Expect in Season 3
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Tall Fish Tales Served with Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
It was Mrs. Beeton's birthday yesterday. It was also my Father's. A lawyer by training--just like Matthew Crawley--Dad's heart belongs to fishing. His favorite ball cap reads "Born to Fish, Forced to Work". Fishing has a long tradition as a gentleman's sport in the English … [Read more...] about Tall Fish Tales Served with Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
Downton Abbey Withdrawal? Everything Old is New Again
Finally, a proper proposal (ITV) Downton Abbey fans across America (and Canada) were glued to their sets last night to watch the season finale of their favorite period drama on PBS. Many got into the spirit of the night and celebrated with friends and family, dressing up … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Withdrawal? Everything Old is New Again
Welcome to the New World: Doubting Thomas Eats Humble pie
Downton Abbey fans were thrilled with the news in S2E6 that the Great War was over, particularly after the previous sombre episode where Matthew and William come home wounded from the war, and William succumbs to his injuries. Bummer. At long last we will be able to return to … [Read more...] about Welcome to the New World: Doubting Thomas Eats Humble pie
Valentine’s Day, Gone but Hopefully not Forgotten. Et tu Soufflé?
I awoke this morning to the sweet words of my husband, "Happy Valentine's Day, my love". No, he was not a day late: in our home, we celebrate love every day. I freely admit that he is definitely more romantic than I. He introduced me to Downton Abbey, and sometimes gets … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day, Gone but Hopefully not Forgotten. Et tu Soufflé?
