Should your New Year's watching require the occasional break from grim awards fare and grimmer real-world news, you could do a lot worse than this well-intentioned tale of mirthful mouthfuls and other appetites.

[A] mouthwatering foodie drama that is as appetizing as the dishes whipped up in it.

It looks like an authentic period drama and has a pleasant spirit, even if it has difficulty keeping things totally interesting.

Louise's mysterious purpose adds to an already interesting plot, peppered with accidents and obstacles.