Let's talk
Downton Abbey for a minute. Trust me, it's relevant to these cookies. I am
obsessed in a major way. See, I love a good period drama. And this isn't just drama, though there's plenty of it! The great Maggie Smith makes me laugh with just about every scene she's in with her snark and utter snobbery. And the fashion, oh me, oh my. Sequins and beading and hats with the occasional fur piece.
I'd like to take this moment to clarify that I myself do not buy fur, but if I stumbled across a vintage piece I'd be all over that business. Season 1 is on Netflix, and Season 2 is still on PBS for a few more days. I don't want to give away details, but I think the way they've fleshed out certain characters (O'Brien in particular) was smart. I haven't finished the second season yet, but I watched two episodes last night when I only meant to watch one. It's absolutely captivating.
I think these cookies are the perfect accompaniment to a cuppa and a show about the lives of British aristocracy and their servants. They straddle the line between sweet and savory with the addition of thyme and are perfect for a sunny (or cloudy) afternoon.
