Don’t Drink the Water: Orgeat
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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Twelfth Night History A’la Carte 2021 Edition
I hope you are enjoying a wonderful time with those you love this holiday season. Grab a cup of cocoa, put your feet up and enjoy a little bit of the season’s history with a look at Twelfth Night history.
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Kissing games and Forfeits
Kissing games, which could also be used as forfeits, were definitely popular in Jane Austen’s day.
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Parlor games often involved forfeits for the losers. But what did those look like?
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