It was a great night for American Downton Abbey fans. We had prepared ourselves to watch another great episode of Season 5, but were so thrilled to share in the joy of Joanne Froggatt's win at the Golden Globes. She won for best supporting actress in a TV series. In her powerful … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey S05: As Satisfying as a Good Pudding…or Golden Globe
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Summer is The Time for Fools, A Downton Favorite
It never ceases to amaze me how Spring weather transitions into Summer in a matter of days. Even more sad though is how quickly time passes in Summer months. Granted we are annually tortured for about of month of hot then cold weather in the Spring, making wardrobe decisions … [Read more...] about Summer is The Time for Fools, A Downton Favorite
Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
“Remember, remember the 5th of November, Gunpowder, Treason & Plot. I see no reason why gunpowder, treason should ever be forgot.” Traditional British Rhyme A lesser known holiday to Americans, tonight is Guy Fawkes Day, aka Bonfire Night, celebrated across the United Kingdom … [Read more...] about Celebrate Bonfire Night with Comfort Foods Like British Flapjack
Celebrate Halloween Downton-Style with Irish Barmbrack
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
Downton Abbey: As Comforting as a Good Meatloaf
Another Downton Day has come and gone in the UK, and sadly there is only one more episode left in Season 3. Will fans host lavish finale parties in celebration or mourning? Who's to know for sure, but the show has inspired a new found interest in cuisine from that era. So if … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey: As Comforting as a Good Meatloaf
