Even if you have a beloved to share Valentine's Day with, you can always get mileage out of the day with Galentine festivities. It can be quick and easy to pull together an event for your gal pals, an Afternoon Tea. British cuisine has endured a great deal of bad press, but can … [Read more...] about How to Host a Galentine’s Day Tea Party
Valentine's Day
Time To Start Planning for Valentine’s Day
February 1st means Valentine's Day is almost upon us with all the familiar traditions that come with it. We can thank the Victorians for modern-day Valentine's Day traditions, such as the Valentine's Day card. In contrast, the first valentines were homemade, commercially … [Read more...] about Time To Start Planning for Valentine’s Day
Individual Apple Charlottes
Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on Downton Abbey. And in spite of Mrs. Patmore's protests, it is really simple to make and was one of King George V's favorite desserts. Individual Apple Charlottes Apple Charlotte is a very simple dish, made famous on … [Read more...] about Individual Apple Charlottes
Downton S6E7: Love is in the Air as is the Smell of Apple Crumble Baking
Lord D and I spent a wonderful St. Valentine's Day together, taking time for each other after a hectic week, and ignoring the frigid temperatures outside. He made his famous pork roast dinner (featured in Abbey Cooks Entertain), served with my homemade apple sauce and … [Read more...] about Downton S6E7: Love is in the Air as is the Smell of Apple Crumble Baking
Downton S6E6: Smoked Salmon and Other Romantic Guestures
We have reached another milestone in the final season of Downton Abbey. Last night was our final standoff against the Super Bowl. Regardless of the ratings, it is sad to think that we won't have the same battle for the best screen in the house next year. How are your Valentine's … [Read more...] about Downton S6E6: Smoked Salmon and Other Romantic Guestures
