tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post4905973560638870930..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: Downton Abbey, Holiday Musings and A Winner is Announced!The Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-18238540699440588022012-06-11T05:31:04.127-07:002012-06-11T05:31:04.127-07:00Being new to Downton Abbey, as I've just finis...Being new to Downton Abbey, as I've just finished the first season, a thought came to mind I think you might like, being an Anglophile. There are two older children's shows televised by the BBC, and are still available on Amazon.com: Angelina Ballerina and The World of Beatric Potter DVD sets. You'll be pleasantly delighted to hear some familiar voices, especially from Downton. And your little girls will probably love them as much as mine! Well, enjoy, Jennifer your time as a young mom and these wonderful stories brought to life!lkafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08720891793229665144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-81726940386516901632011-12-27T06:51:58.279-08:002011-12-27T06:51:58.279-08:00I am on Season 2 of Downtown Abbey! I am so addict...I am on Season 2 of Downtown Abbey! I am so addicted, it puts other period dramas eg. Emma to shame! Soo obsessed! I love the Grandma sooo much she is hilarious and an amazing actress (the woman from Sister Act 2!!!). I also love Edith :) and have great disdain for Thomas :s<br /><br />For those who love amazing french food I have to recommend the book below! It is ABSOLUTELY the best cookbook ever, (puts Delia Smith and Jaime Oliver to shame) the recipies are sooo SIMPLE and contain ingredients you would be able to find the average kitchen. I have been able to recreate PERFECTLY in a timely manner the dishes I have had in France, and I am not a professional cook!<br /><br />French Brasserie Cookbook: The Heart of French Home Cooking Daniel Galmiche (Author)Myztayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868192011402063799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-23814896700756647842011-12-22T06:43:29.618-08:002011-12-22T06:43:29.618-08:00I adore Downton Abbey! (I secretly want to be eith...I adore Downton Abbey! (I secretly want to be either British or French - your blog is a delicious addiction for me!) Best to you, RaynaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-50553394817654985422011-12-21T16:24:10.176-08:002011-12-21T16:24:10.176-08:00Hi Jennifer, I have given up too, but in a good wa...Hi Jennifer, I have given up too, but in a good way. I'm not getting stressed or bothered and have decided to go with the flow. Because I'm the oldest child I tend to feel responsible for everything and then end up being bossy and unhappy. Not any more! I'm sure I'm nicer to be around too. Merry Christmas to you and your family.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-28691018435921841472011-12-21T15:27:57.139-08:002011-12-21T15:27:57.139-08:00p.s I just read the interview you mentioned. FANTA...p.s I just read the interview you mentioned. FANTASTIC!!!!Pug1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09579933817802918142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-74834653507372647702011-12-21T15:21:51.174-08:002011-12-21T15:21:51.174-08:00Congrats to Tatiana!!!!!
I soooo enjoyed watching...Congrats to Tatiana!!!!!<br /><br />I soooo enjoyed watching DOWNTOWN ABBEY, I will also set my DVR to record the second part in January!<br /><br />I been busy with lunches, parties and shopping.....but it's all soooo fun!!! CHEERS! Michele xoPug1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09579933817802918142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-2757042068555421872011-12-21T12:04:02.081-08:002011-12-21T12:04:02.081-08:00Shelley- You are so lucky to have already had seas...Shelley- You are so lucky to have already had season two in England! I can't wait :) Happy new year to you!<br /><br />LR- Can't wait either... I love the costumes. Beautiful! And I absolutely swoon over Catherine and William every time they go out- what a class act. She looked great again today visiting the homeless shelter. Although all of those pregnancy rumors have to be false. There's no way she is expecting a baby with that tiny waste! (I should know :)<br /><br />Bliss- Yes it deserves many awards. Wish there was more high quality television out there like it xo<br /><br />Myztay- Thanks for recommending Mildred Pearce- I haven't seen it yet. You must watch Downton Abbey- although I wouldn't want it to get in the way of your revisions :) And as for those cupcakes- perhaps they could be mini buche de noels?The Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-64534556666941724972011-12-20T17:13:14.024-08:002011-12-20T17:13:14.024-08:00I have been planning to watch Downtown Abbey for s...I have been planning to watch Downtown Abbey for sometime, if I do then there goes my revision plans out the window! Have you seen Mildred Pearce with Kate Winslet (its more like an extended movie, set in America... I forget the name it was amazzzzing!!). <br /><br />I planned to finally learn how to make cupcakes this Christmas. The first batch of 12 came out surprisingly well, but the icing let me down. I figured if I mixed red and blue frosting colouring I would get a lovely lilac colour. Unfortunately I got a horrible brown colour that could not be passed off as 'coffee' as it really looked like bird poo :( Fingers crossed for the next batch!Myztayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868192011402063799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-52239487034661566772011-12-20T07:08:28.641-08:002011-12-20T07:08:28.641-08:00I was happy to see that "Downton Abbey" ...I was happy to see that "Downton Abbey" received some Golden Globe nominations. I absolutely loved the series and am looking very forward to the next one. Glad that you got to see it...no doubt given your ties to England it was a treat to see. ~~BlisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-70641530002705059382011-12-20T06:05:08.430-08:002011-12-20T06:05:08.430-08:00p.s. Duchess Catherine looked amazing in her McQue...p.s. Duchess Catherine looked amazing in her McQueen dress!Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35985203999372783972011-12-20T06:04:00.269-08:002011-12-20T06:04:00.269-08:00LOVE Downton Abbey, can't wait for Season 2 to...LOVE Downton Abbey, can't wait for Season 2 too! :)Lacey Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061515113823754281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-53870183283071579852011-12-20T01:10:49.789-08:002011-12-20T01:10:49.789-08:00Chaos...at some points in life it's probably i...Chaos...at some points in life it's probably inevitable. Just try to keep your head above water; failing that, keep you chin up even if underwater! Already devoted to Downton Abbey. We here in Britain get to enjoy a 2 hour special on Christmas Day. Almost makes the 50% tax (fortunately not in my bracket) worthwhile...Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.com