Canadians are applauding Christopher Plummer's win last night for Best Supporting Actor, dubbing it "The Canadian Oscar." Today's news is filled with clips of all the wonderful acceptance speeches. Yes, the Academy Awards always puts me in mind of the art of the thank you. … [Read more...] about The Oscar Effect: I’d like to thank God, my husband and fellow Downton Abbey fans…
Titanic recipes
Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
There is much happening in the WWI world of Downton Abbey. In the most recent episode aired on PBS (Season 2, Episode 4), Ethel gets her wish for a life outside of service, Matthew and William play hide and seek with the Hun, miracles occur when the Crawley sisters perform a duet … [Read more...] about Let Them Eat Soup: Downton’s Soup Kitchen
Downton Abbey Confessional: What Happens in the Kitchen Stays There
Our love of Downton Abbey is fueled by the dirty little secrets our favorite characters keep from one another. Come to think of it, viewers also have little skeletons stashed away. Sure, we proudly claim our love for the show, flaunt the viewing parties, but are less forthcoming … [Read more...] about Downton Abbey Confessional: What Happens in the Kitchen Stays There
Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts
Shocking photos and videos circulating in mainstream and online media of the January 13th grounding of the "unsinkable" Costa Concordia. More than 4,000 people were on board when the ship hit rocks off the shores of the island of Giglio, Italy. Given the size of this passenger … [Read more...] about Planning Your Titanic Tribute: Just Desserts
