The King and Queen are Coming
The new Downton Abbey film is almost here! The King and Queen come to town ...can't wait to see how that goes down. What do you guys think about this being the main plot point of the feature film?
Series 5 Upstairs & Downstairs Awards
UPDATE: Here are the winning moments
UPSTAIRS:
- Most Scandalous Moment: Lord Sinderby's mistress and child showing up unannounced
- Favorite Moment: Robert and Cora cuddling in bed with Isis
- Tearjerker Moments: Isis dying
- Couple You Want to See: Charles Blake & Mary Crawley
- Sauciest Character: Dowager Countess of Grantham
DOWNSTAIRS:
- Most Scandalous Moment: Jimmy getting caught in bed with Lady Anstruther
- Tearjerker Moments: Carson's proposal to Mrs. Hughes
- Couple You Want to See: Mr. Carson & Mrs. Hughes
- Sauciest Character: Thomas
The U.S. Downton Abbey finale was last night, and all we have to say is...FEEEEELS! So much went down...a lot of resolutions were made, reunions, scandal, and some hints leading us into Series 6.
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Downton Abbey Tea Party Menu & CONTEST
The U.S. season finale of Downton Abbey is less than a week away, and as we see it you have two options. You can either bawl your eyes out because you'll have to wait almost another year for the next season... OR you can make this scrumptious Downton Tea Party menu and watch the finale in style.
Check out some of our favorite recipes paired with The Republic of Tea's specialty tea blends inspired by Downton Abbey. Enjoy!
Mrs. Patmore's full-bodied tea has caramel undertones and it is the perfect pairing with a sweet scone. For those of you with a sweet tooth, this tea is for you! It's the perfect tea to kick off your party.
Lord Grantham's malty tea is flavored with organic ginger root. It is spicy with a kick, just like Lord Grantham! Paired…
Downton Abbey Christmas Menu
Hey there Downton fans!
In honor of the upcoming U.S. premiere of Downton Abbey AND the U.K. Christmas Special, we thought it would be fun to create a Christmas menu entirely inspired by Downton Abbey and traditional Edwardian feasts.
So...what would Mrs. Patmore think to make? We have a few ideas! Check it out and enjoy. Also, merry merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
Every proper meal at Downton Abbey is typically six or more courses (only four displayed today), but it almost always starts with a light soup. Make this Fish Soup Provençale and use only the highest quality fish.
Roast goose and roast turkey were very traditional at the time. Since it's a special occasion, this foie gras stuffing really takes this main course to the next…