While sweetened juicy peaches tucked under a blanket of tender biscuit is a treat easily enjoyed today, peach cobbler was once a dessert deemed a luxury, its flavors and costly ingredients far out of reach for all but the most privileged classes in the 19th century. There are … [Read more...] about Palates of Privilege: How Peach Cobbler Became a Status Symbol Dessert
The Gilded Age
Gilded Age S1E01: Pride Comes Before Leftovers
Downton Abbey fans have been waiting a decade for The Gilded Age, the "American" version of Downton from Julian Fellowes. The story begins in 1882 with young Marian Brook moving from rural Pennsylvania to New York City after the death of her father to live with her thoroughly … [Read more...] about Gilded Age S1E01: Pride Comes Before Leftovers
The Gilded Age Playbook for Downton Abbey Fans
Julian Fellowes' long-awaited American treatment of period history made popular by Downton Abbey is launching on HBO on January 24. I have been faithfully writing about great food enjoyed by the English aristocracy (and their servants) for a decade now. And while many English … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Playbook for Downton Abbey Fans
“The Gilded Age” Finally Launches in January on HBO
At long last, Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age TV series will be launching on HBO in January. The trailer dropped this week which hints as to what is to come. https://youtu.be/ZYBuU32B8PI Ten Years in the Making I have been following this journey of “Downton in America” to … [Read more...] about “The Gilded Age” Finally Launches in January on HBO
Visions of Sugar Plums Dance in our Heads
Welcome Downton Abbey fans. Christmas is just a week away. Are you ready yet? Have you taken the ladies out for a relaxing tea to unwind? I do love the spa experence, but afternoon tea is so relaxing. Perhaps someone should combine the two. Part of our holiday plans … [Read more...] about Visions of Sugar Plums Dance in our Heads
