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Video: Victorian Vinegar Valentines

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 6, 2021 by Maria GraceFebruary 20, 2025

Victorians had a very different idea of valentine cards than we do today!

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February Gratitudes

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on February 2, 2021 by Maria GraceMay 4, 2021
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February Gratitudes: Friends

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Video: Macaroni and Cheese from 1784

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 30, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 17, 2021

Can you believe this comfort food can be traced back to the eighteenth century?

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Resolving to be Fiercely Kind

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 28, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 18, 2021

Every now and again, something on social media resonates with me in a deep way. This was one of those times.

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Don’t Drink the Water: Orgeat

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on January 26, 2021 by Maria GraceJanuary 13, 2025

Orgeat: A light, refreshing drink, Almack’s considered appropriate for debutants. So why did digging into it lead me down five research rabbit holes?

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