Book of Interest: The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook

I love watching Downton Abbey but I haven't finished watching it yet. I found that most of the trouble most of the characters get into is caused by boredom, greed, jealousy, their own self-importance or many other reasons. I really loved watching this show but some how I fell behind and the last time I watched it was during the third season. So, I definitely need to get caught up on the series and watch the movie.

I also want to get this Downton Abbey cookbook, between all the problems the characters had and all gorgeous clothes, the show focused a good amount of time on food. Which is why I'm not surprised that a cookbook was released. I'm not sure about trying all of the recipes but I would like to see what type of dessert recipes are featured.

Book: The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook by Annie Gray with Foreword by Gareth Neame

Description:

The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook presents over 100 recipes that showcase the cookery and customs of the Crawley household—from upstairs dinner party centerpieces to downstairs puddings and pies—and bring an authentic slice of Downton Abbey to modern kitchens and Downton fans.

Whether adapted from original recipes of the period, replicated as seen or alluded to on screen, or typical of the time, all the recipes reflect the influences found on the Downton Abbey tables. Food historian Annie Gray gives a rich and fascinating insight into the background of the dishes that were popular between 1912 and 1926, when Downton Abbey is set —a period of tremendous change and conflict, as well as culinary development.

With a foreword by Gareth Neame, executive producer and co-creator of Downton Abbey, and featuring over 100 stunning color photographs, The Downton Abbey Cookbook also includes a special section on hosting Downton-themed dinner parties and presents stills from across the TV series as well as the latest film. Notes on the etiquette and customs of the times, quotes from the characters, and descriptions of the scenes in which the foods appear provide vivid context for the dishes.

The recipes are grouped by occasion, which include breakfast; luncheons and suppers; afternoon tea and garden parties; picnics, shoots and race meets; festivities; upstairs dinner; downstairs dinner; downstairs supper and tea; and the still room.