Before the cocktail hour, there was the cup. A jug of champagne, cupped on a warm afternoon, was as essential to Edwardian entertaining as the guest list. If you have ever wondered what the guests at a Downton Abbey garden party were drinking while they stood on the lawn making … [Read more...] about Champagne Cup: The Drink That Kept Edwardian Parties Going All Afternoon
Victorian recipes
Mrs. Beeton’s Easy Apple Charlotte
The dish that Downton Abbey's Mrs. Patmore refused to attempt is actually very simple to make. This version is from Mrs. Beeton (1836-1865), the original domestic goddess. She actually couldn't cook at all, but had a brilliant mind for organization, and collected recipes and … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Easy Apple Charlotte
Serve Manchester Tarts As Tribute to Matthew Crawley
We are now in Downton Downtime after the completion of Season 3. For those who have not caught up, beware of spoiler as this Season ends, well it ends quick unexpectedly. I love hosting virtual tea parties where we can dish on Downton news as well as other current events near … [Read more...] about Serve Manchester Tarts As Tribute to Matthew Crawley
