Research Rabbit Hole: Hard Tack
The research rabbit hole led me to hard tack or ships biscuits. Why do you think I went there and what could it have to do with dragons?
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Video: The History of Waffles
Lady Day
Once regarded as the start of the new year, by the Regency Era Lady Day was the first of the English quarter days, and to some, the most significant because that as when everything started.
Continue reading →A Brief History of Waffles
Since waffles are closely associated with Lady Day and that’s just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to do a quick diving into the research rabbit hole, looking at the history of waffles!
Continue reading →Video: Victorian Vinegar Valentines
Victorians had a very different idea of valentine cards than we do today!
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