Downton Abbey's County Has Its Own Holiday (and I Made You a Tart)
The real history behind Yorkshire Day (Aug. 1), plus a curd tart recipe worth bookmarking.
Downton Abbey Cooks Substack
I have always had a passion for food, and with a degree in history, it is not surprising that I fell in love with Downton Abbey, an era when food played an important role in social standing.
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