Men and women, young and old, multi-generational families – they all came for one purpose. In this parched viewing land between seasons, they come to taste of Downton Abbey. Though it takes a mere 45 minutes to view the collection, it does not disappoint. This is the fashion of the Downton Abbey – forty notable… Read More Exploring Downton Abbey fashion
The popularity of Downton Abbey has surely increased the number of wanna-be upstairs dwellers (or wanna be downstairs dwellers) who visit the aristocratic mansions of wealthy Americans who lived during the same time period. My appreciation for the Biltmore historic château, home of the famed Vanderbilt dynasty, would not be nearly as great if I… Read More The Biltmore Estate – stoking my Downton Abbey flame
[Spoiler alert for Downton Abbey viewers who have not finished Season 3] Eggs have a bad reputation in today’s New World. Perhaps it’s the hype about cholesterol. Nevertheless, eggs are eaten in both decadent and lowly fashions throughout the world. While on road trips in Africa, a hardboiled egg bought of the street is one… Read More In praise of egg cups – Matthew Crawley eats his eggs in a cup
“Newport’s not a jungle. Not at all. But it is a little less formal.” – Martha Levinson in Downton Abbey The Downton Abbey cult-like following increases every week. I am happy to be one of those followers who enjoys superb acting, witty dialogue and engrossing character development, not to mention the historical setting that sheds an… Read More Newport, Rhode Island – Downton Abbey and the Inner Aristocrat
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