Georgian Cookery: Chocolate Tart!
I love old cookbooks, the older the better. With as much time as I spend in the kitchen trying to feed three teen-aged sons, old fashioned cookery fascinated me. When I found these videos, I just had to share them. … Continue reading →
My Secret Addiction
Confession time, we all have them, secret little hang ups and peculiarities that we keep quiet. Today I have to fess up to my secret addiction: pretty office supplies!
Continue reading →From the Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue: Soldiers
I have to admit, all the research on the army, officers, militia and war has left me rather down, so I thought I would post something a little more light hearted on the subject today. I am captivated by language … Continue reading →
The Militia-A Different Breed of Officer
In Austen’s Pride and Prejudice we encounter a military regiment temporarily stationed in Meryton. These men are members of the militia, not the regular army (discussed in the last post.) While at first blush, there may seem little difference between … Continue reading →