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Downton Abbey’s food on screen and at Highclere Castle
The article traces how the series uses elaborate dining sets and period recipes to shape storytelling. It notes production details from building a kitchen near the castle to sourcing period tools, plus the careful off screen preparation and plating. The Countess of Carnarvon discusses possible future cookbooks and the realities of living at Highclere during filming.
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