30 Day Count Down to Titanic 100th Anniversary
1st Class dining on the Titanic April 14th marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. On Sunday, April 14, 1912 at 11:40 pm, Titanic struck a giant iceberg and by 2:20 am on April 15,...
View ArticleGame Plan for Hosting a 1st Class Titanic Tribute Dinner
Invitation done, Next… April 14th is approaching fast for those planning to host or attend a Titanic tribute dinner. While Titanoraks (Titanic fans) pay homage annually, this year is special as it...
View ArticleHow will You Spend Your Downton Downtime? Reflecting with Consommé
Memories of my 50th birthday dessert bar Well in spite of Spring being ever so close but still out of reach in this part of the world, and Downton Abbey fading into memory, today is a good day since it...
View ArticleTea Tuesday’s Downton Dish is Ham and Potato Soup
Enjoy a special Easter Tea at the Dorchester Only one more day before we can officially say goodbye to Winter and hello to Spring. Unfortunately the seasons take their sweet time in making the shift...
View ArticleWatching Downton Abbey is as Satisfying as Carrot Ginger Soup
A table full of treats at the BB Bakery County Hall It is October. Some of the trees in our neighborhood have already given into the inevitable and shed their leaves in one fell swoop, while others...
View ArticleThe Great Fruitcake Debate
You can now Downtonize your Holiday Tree Only one more sleep until Christmas and all through the land last minute preparations are being made for the big day at hand. For UK fans this includes the...
View ArticleA New Fridge at Downton Would Keep Vichyssoise Conveniently Cold
How would your soup stand up to the challenge? Winter continues to have a firm grip on many parts of the country. How well do you cope with change in the weather, or change in general? At Downton,...
View ArticleDownton Soup Kitchens Serve Borscht to Russian Refugees
Downton wins NTA and SAG awards this week. January is almost behind us but we have had plenty of distractions to keep our mind off the short days and long winter nights. Not only did Downton Abbey...
View ArticleThe Downton Abbey Wedding Curse
Atticus & Rose marry, but will it be happily ever after? (ITV) It was a challenging two screen night again this week as Downton and The Academy Awards competed for our attention. No Downton cast...
View ArticleDownton S5 Christmas Special: Nothing Heals Like a Restorative Broth
Caroling by the Christmas tree (ITV) What a marvelous end to Downton Season 5. The Christmas Special was like a perfectly laid out buffet with something for everyone. There were love stories, great...
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