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Georgian Ice Cream and Ices

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 30, 2020 by Maria GraceMay 9, 2021

After making its way onto the culinary scene, ice creams and sorbets exploded in popularity during the Georgian era.  But Georgian ice cream looked a little different from its modern counterpart. Come take a peek!

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A Brief History of Ice Cream

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 23, 2020 by Maria GraceJuly 22, 2020

July is National Ice Cream Month. What better excuse for taking a look at the history of ice cream?

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Chocolate-the Drink of English Kings

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 3, 2020 by Maria GraceSeptember 5, 2023

Chocolate was the drink of choice for 18th century British royalty.

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Ginger Nuts: A special Christmas Treat

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on December 7, 2019 by Maria GraceMay 8, 2021

In The Darcys’ First Christmas, Georgiana bemoaned the lack of ginger nuts at the Christmas party planned by her Aunt Matlock. Take a closer peek at the cookies she found so appealing!

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Don’t Drink the Water: Coffee in Austen’s Day

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 12, 2019 by Maria GraceNovember 20, 2024

It is rather impertinent to suggest any household care to a housekeeper, but I just venture to say that the coffee-mill will be wanted every day while Edward is at Steventon, as he always drinks coffee for breakfast.
Jane Austen to Cassandra
June 11, 1799 ~Although we are most likely to associate tea with Jane Austen’s day, chocolate and coffee were common enjoyed as well.

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