Monday, September 11, 2023

10 British manor houses where you can live like a Bridgerton

10 British manor houses where you can live like a Bridgerton

If the new season of Netflix�s 'Bridgerton' has you dreaming of traveling back in time to enjoy the lavish dinners, beautiful walks in the English countryside and life in a stately British manor home, don�t worry! You don�t actually need a time machine. Just spend a few days at one of these ten historic hotels in England to live out your Bridgerton fantasies.��

Cliveden House in Berkshire�

Located just an hour outside of London this stunning Victorian mansion was built in 1851 and has served as home to both the second Duke of Sutherland and the American millionaire William Waldorf Astor. Today it�s a 47-room hotel run by the National Trust. There are two on-site restaurants as well as two restored vintage boats available for guests who want to explore the surrounding countryside or picnic on the Thames for an additional cost.�

Gardens and mansion Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK
Stroll the thousand-acre park at Luton Hoo. � Ana Iacob / Getty Images

Luton Hoo in Bedfordshire

Situated on a thousand-acre plot of land on the border between Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, Luton Hoo Hotel itself is a popular film location having appeared, according to its website, in films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Enigma, Eyes Wide Shut, Inspector Morse, Nicholas Nickleby, Vanity Fair and Bleak House. Its 228 rooms are spread across five different buildings on the property, and there's a spa, golf courses and two restaurants. Bikes are available for rent to help guests tool around the beautifully landscaped grounds and swimming is encouraged in the nearby lake. There�s even a clay pigeon shooting school and croquet lawns for guests to enjoy.�

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Beaverbrook in Surrey

Originally built in 1866, Beaverbrook derives its name from its most well-known resident, Lord Beaverbrook, a publisher, politician and former Ministry of Aircraft Production for Britain during World War II.�

In 2011, his home and two of the surrounding buildings were transformed into a hotel and restored to reflect the period when the politician would have lived here. Artwork abounds in and outside of the home, including a sculpture of the British single-seat fighter aircraft known as a Spitfire, which Beaverbrook doubled the production of during WWII. There�s also a spa, four restaurants, a private cinema (purported to be the first home cinema in Britain),�and an activities program that includes a survival skills academy.

Landscaped Gardens at The Grove Hotel near London
Artifacts from as far back as 3000BC have been found on the grounds of The Grove. � Maria Lezama / Getty Images

The Grove in Hertfordshire

The history of The Grove dates back far before the construction of the beautiful Georgian manor that houses the present-day hotel. Archeologists have found artifacts on the grounds dating to 3000 BC.

Formerly the home of the Earls of Clarendon, the interior of the hotel is quite modern. Even so, there are plenty of activities here to transport you to a bygone era. The hotel offers activities like clay pigeon shooting, hawking, archery, horseback riding and other activities that wouldn�t be out of the ordinary in the era when the manor was built.��

Lime Wood in Hampshire

A Georgian manor house, surrounded by old wood forests might seem an unlikely place for a music festival, and yet the Lime Wood Hotel�is one of the locations for the Smoked & Uncut summer music festival. When not the location of a major party, the house has a quiet elegance that blends past and present, with art-filled grounds, a luxury spa and a working Victorian greenhouse.��

Goodwood in Sussex

The estate at Goodwood has been home to the Dukes of Richmond for hundreds of years. In fact, the 11th Duke of Richmond and Gordon�owns the property to this day. The Duke and his family live on the property in Goodwood House, while guests stay in the hotel portion of the estate.

The Goodwood Hotel offers stylish rooms and four restaurants. It also makes a great stay for adventure seekers as it�s the location of several motorsport and horse racing events, and offers flying and race car driving experiences to guests for an additional cost.����

Gravetye Manor
Gravetye Manor in Sussex is known for it's expansive garden. � Clive Nichols / Getty Images

Gravetye Manor in West Sussex

The garden is the star of the show at Gravetye Manor�with its 35 acres of flowers, orchards and vegetables. The gardens were designed in 1885, by the manor's most notable owner, William Robinson. The hotel�s interior on the other hand, pays homage to the building's much older roots, the manor itself was built in 1598, while still ensuring that the 17 hotel rooms still offer every comfort necessary for modern visitors.�

Hambleton Hall in Rutland

Built in 1881, Hambleton Hall still feels like a�cozy English country home. There are 17 acres of grounds here to stroll through, including a walled kitchen garden that supplies some of the produce for the estate�s Michelin star restaurant.�

Elaborate Stairwell in Hartwell House
Hartwell House retains much of its historic ambience to this day. � nik wheeler / Getty Images

Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

Owned by the National Trust, this Jacobean and Georgian house boasts 90 acres of gardens and parkland designed by famous landscape architect Capability Brown, all within 40 miles of London. The historic interior and service can leave guests feeling like they�ve stepped back in time, while the on-site spa and innovative restaurant offer the comforts of the modern world.�

Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire

Originally built in the mid-18th century, this 47 room manor blends old and new with a more modern luxury interior. It�s a great estate for foodies looking for sumptuous meals; there are three restaurants and three separate bars available on-site. The Three Graces spa, with its 18-meter indoor pool, provides luxurious opportunities to relax.�

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Sunrise Sausage Frittata

Sunrise Sausage Frittata

If you believe of a frittata while something that tin only exist served at brunchtime or on weekends, believe again. This uncomplicated frittata recipe accompanied by Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage, cheese, with every one other accompanied by veggies will brighten up some earlier to noon of the week.

Sunrise Sausage Frittata Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 8 large eggs

  • cup milk

  • cup shredded mozzarella

  • teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1/2 (1-pound) package Jimmy Dean Premium Pork Sausage

  • 1? cups arugula

  • cup grape tomatoes, halved

How to Make Sunrise Sausage Frittata

  1. Preheat stove to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a cast strength skillet or 8-inch gateau saucepan accompanied by lubricant with every one other accompanied by place aside. In a bowl, hit eggs with every one other accompanied by milk with every one other until they are an flat consistency. Add cheese, salt, pepper, with every one other accompanied by garlic powder, with every one other accompanied by mix.

  2. In a small frying pan, hotness 1 tablespoon of lubricant over medium-high hotness for concerning 30 seconds. Add Jimmy Dean sausage with every one other accompanied by prepare for 8 to 10 minutes until browned, stirring regularly to shatter up the sausage into small pieces, at that hour dated drain.

  3. Place sausage, arugula, with every one other accompanied by tomatoes inside the sprayed saucepan with every one other accompanied by spread into an flat layer. Pour the ovum mixture over the vegetables with every one other accompanied by sausage. Put the saucepan into the stove with every one other accompanied by prepare for concerning 20 minutes, until the center is set.

  4. Carefully remove the frittata from the stove with every one other accompanied by permit cool for 10 minutes earlier to slicing.

Taurus Includes Cardano, Including Staking Capabilities

Taurus Includes Cardano, Including Staking Capabilities

Cardano has taken another giant stride in the digital assets market through its integration with the Swiss leader, Taurus. The well-known platform recently announced integrating Cardano (ADA) within its platform, alongside the staking capabilities. The integration will support the Alonzo hard fork on Taurus that took place on September 12th. With the announcement, traders have …

Monday, August 7, 2023

9 Beef Bourguignon Recipes for When You're Feeling French

9 Beef Bourguignon Recipes for When You're Feeling French

Feeling fancy? Whip up one of these hearty, melt-in-your mouth beef Burgundy recipes that would make Julia Child proud. The classic French stew, made with red wine-braised meat and vegetables, is the perfect choice for your next special occasion. From traditional, restaurant-worthy recipes to quick and easy dinners you can throw together on busy weeknights, turn to this collection of beef bourguignon recipes next time youre in need of an elegant French meal.

Taurus Includes Cardano, Including Staking Capabilities

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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Macaroni Salad I

Macaroni Salad I

A classic salad with lots of vegetables. Try serving it at your next potluck or picnic.

Macaroni Salad I Ingredients

  • 2 cups macaroni

  • 2 small cucumbers, chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

  • 1? cups creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip

  • cup milk

How to Make Macaroni Salad I

  1. Cook macaroni pasta in a large pot with boiling salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water and drain.

  2. In a large bowl add the chopped cucumber, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and onion.

  3. Blend the milk and creamy salad dressing together in a small bowl until smooth and to your liking of thickness.

  4. Add cooled pasta and salad dressing mixture to large bowl of chopped vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve.

Macaroni Salad I Nutritions

  • Calories: 278.6 calories

  • Carbohydrate: 31.6 g

  • Cholesterol: 18.1 mg

  • Fat: 14.7 g

  • Fiber: 1.9 g

  • Protein: 4.5 g

  • SaturatedFat: 2 g

  • ServingSize:

  • Sodium: 445.5 mg

  • Sugar: 10.5 g

  • TransFat:

  • UnsaturatedFat:

Macaroni Salad I Reviews

  • My family LOVES this macaroni salad and they are hard to please. I use mayonnaise instead of salad dressing and omit the tomatoes.

  • At first it didnt have enogh flavor so I added a packet of hidden valley ranch dressing mix to it. That gave it an excellent taste

  • This recipe was great. This could be a low fat dish. Just substitute low fat mayo and low fat milk and you have a wonderful dish. It sure makes alot so do not double recipe. Next time I think I will use one cup of marconi instead of 2.This is a keeper

  • This was great......I made it for dinner last night, and my husband loved it. The only thing I did different was put some hidden valley ranch dressing into the miricle whip mixture and it was great. I also used grape tomatoes as another reviewer suggested. Was really good. will make again.

  • This was so great very easy to make and everyone went back for seconds. i made it with light mayo and 1% milk and it was still delicious. i also sprikled some paprika on top.

  • Very tasty and easy to make. Added one HB egg, used about 1/2 the dressing and added some seasoned salt - perfect.

  • Great macaroni saladThank you for the recipeIt was fresh and quick,I made this dish for a potluck, a keeper

  • I really debated about whether to give this recipe a 4 or 5. I was glad that I followed my instincts and used about a third less dressing, but it was still too much for my taste. However, it is really a good salad, and I will make it again with half the salad dressing.

  • I think this your basic marcaroni salad (minus the tomatoes). I had to leave them out anyway cause the kids dont like them. I added yellow mustard in place of mustard powder. Added paprika and 1 tbls. sweet pickle relish. Although it may sound odd, my mom always added her "secret" ingredient--"cubed ham" cause that way the only was us kids would eat it. I found out as an adult it was ham but "spam" I told my kids the same thing growing up. Of course, they love it

  • Family loved This Thanks

  • I made this for our Mothers Day gathering. Everyone enjoyed it. The only thing I will do differently is to add red onion or a sweet onion and perhaps some ranch dressing. My husband wanted me to add come cheese next time. It was a very good recipe. Thanks for sharing.

  • This is a good BASE for a macaroni salad but the recipe as-is is lacking flavor. I cut out the tomatoes and used 2 celery stalks, a red pepper and 1/2 of a green pepper. I used about a tablespoon of ranch dessing mix and a little yellow mustard to taste, added some black pepper, dried parsley, and white wine vinegar. This needs to sit an hour or 2 before serving to let the flavors develop. if you use the ranch mix I think you can leave out the onion.

  • I used half gold tomatoes since my neighbor has a whole mess of them, and it added another color. This was OK but Im mostly in agreement with those saying it lacks some flavor as is. Miracle Whip has a bit of a tang, but this did not come off in the salad. It took me a bit to figure out that I *think* it might be the milk just killing that natural tang and making it a bit of a dead mayo thing. It seems several are now adding ranch dressing mix to it, which would kick it up a bit, but thats not this recipe. I didnt think of that and had a hard time sprucing it up. As one person said, though, it is a good way to use up cucumbers and I didnt think it was too many but mine were smallish.

  • This was good. I did added hb egg to it. I would cut the onion some it was a bit overwhelming. Overall tasty.

  • If you like the taste of Mayo then youll love this recipe b/c thats all it tasted like... I added about 2 tbs of season salt and even more than the 2 cups of macaroni but it was still pure mayo, then my friend added some Mrs Dash to give it some more taste before we actually ate it but that only slightly added flavor to it. I did not care for this recipe at all but a few people did so like I said if you like the taste of mayo this is the recipe for you.

  • Very creamy and delish but we like to add a can of tuma, fresh dill, and some chopped dill pickle.

  • I make this all the time, just without the tomatoes. I use Dreamfields elbow macaroni instead of regular. Huge hit at our house

  • This was ...okay... none of my daycare kids liked it and my boyfriend and I didnt really either. It was thrown out. It was lacking something important but we couldnt figure out what.

  • Excellent Salad I like my salad with a little more zip so I added 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar. Very smooth and creamy, my family loved it

  • Very good I altered the recipe slightly... I used 1/2 red pepper instead of green, added some green onion and paprika. Used 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup ranch dressing. Will make again

  • This was a hit at dinner. I omitted the onion and added 1 red pepper. and used only 1 green pepper. I also did add a 1/2 packet of hidden valley ranch powder as others suggested. Turned out great

  • I enjoyed this recipe... great for taking to work for lunch or w/BBQ - picnic... Ive made this several times and enjoyed it... I would do the veggies to taste...2 cucumbers was a lot and I added diced tomatoes - best after refrigeration.

  • Yum

  • I make this salad all the time, however, I use like 4 cups of shell macaroni, 2 cups grape tomatoes cut in half and top it with homemade ranch dressing. Very tasty.

  • This salad is great. The crunch of the peppers gives it great flavor and color

  • This was delicious

  • Good recipe to use up all those cucumbers. I will add a little more pasta next time as my husband thought it was a little too "vegeatable" to be called a pasta salad.

  • This is a great recipe I used bottled salad dressing instead and added chicken WOW

  • Its definately a keeper. My family liked it very much and so did I .Its quick and easy and goes great with burgers and school lunches. Thank You

  • This is a delicious light and fresh salad. It was easy to make and I really enjoy how the flavors enhance each other, this tastes best after a few hours in the fridge. The only thing I changed was I used hot sauce instead of pepper.

  • Pretty good but the dressing tasted like pure mayonaise. I added onion power and parsley flakes to lessen the mayo taste and it was good.

  • This is so good. I even put some sliced seedless grapes in mine made it even better.

  • This is a good salad-however, I would recommend adding a little more mayo, as this was a bit dry if made the night before.

  • Instead of milk I used sour cream. Added prepared mustard, sugar and vinegar.

  • This recipe was easy to make and ready in less then one half hour, cooling time not included to let the flavors come together. Did not change a thing, use the Miracle Whip which is sweeter then mayo. a veggie delight

  • I added about half a packet of dry ranch dressing mix.

  • Quick and easy macaroni salad. As others have mentioned, I omitted the tomatoes and used 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 ranch dressing. I also used 1 heaping teaspoon of pickle relish and 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped, and even one of our picky kids ate it up

  • The recipe was fine the way it is but the first time I made it I added the Pampered Chef Dill Mix. It was kind of runny from the milk so the 2nd time I made it, I used 8 oz. of sour cream instead and that was the ticket. Wonderful

  • This was bland. Im going to have to figure out what to add to make it taste.

  • This pasta salad was pretty good, but a little bland. I found that adding parsely and some real bacon bits added a lot of flavor.

  • Nice fresh taste. Easy and quick to ake.

  • I HAVE LIKED THIS RECIPE FOR MACARONI SALAD SINCE I WAS ABOUT 15 YEARS OLD AND HAD SOME AT A BIGGG CHURCH DINNER.. I GOT THE RECIPE .THAT WAS ABOUT 1953... THAT LADY FRIEND WAS KILLED IN A HORRIBLE CAR CRASH ONLY A FEW YEARS LATER... I WILL NOT CHANGE MY INGREDIENTS.. I STILL LOVE IT.. I TAKE BIGGG BOWLS OF IT TO CHURCH AND OTHER DINNERS OFTEN...I DO PUT RED AND YELLOW TOMATOES IN IT IF I HAVE THEM... I ALSO USE SWEET ONIONS NOW BECAUSE MOST ONIONS HURT ME...I ALSO USE MAYONNAISE NOT SALAD DRESSING... I WILL NEVER CHANGE GENERAL INGREDIENTS...CANT BELIEVE ANYONE COULD EAT THIS AND NOT LIKE IT. MANY OF MY FAMILY LOVE IT ALSO... AZALEA WORRELL FARISS

  • Quick and easy macaroni salad. As others have mentioned, I omitted the tomatoes and used 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 ranch dressing. I also used 1 heaping teaspoon of pickle relish and 4 hard boiled eggs, chopped, and even one of our picky kids ate it up