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Tarragon the Herb and the Dragon

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on November 1, 2022 by Maria GraceJanuary 31, 2025
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I ran into a reference for an herb called ‘dragon’ and you know what that meant, right? Exactly, another expedition down the research rabbit hole!

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Finally! The Recipe for Clear Cakes

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on October 14, 2022 by Maria GraceOctober 14, 2022
red gummies in clear wine glass

Once upon a time, a long time ago (so long ago I’m not sure I can remember which one!) I wrote a book that included a reference to a confection called a ‘clear cake’. I’ve had several requests for more details about it, and finally, I have found it!

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Bake up some Historic Chocolate Cookies

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 12, 2022 by Maria GraceDecember 11, 2024

Last week we visted English Chocolate Houses. How about some historical cookies to go with that hot chocolate?

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English Chocolate Houses

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on July 5, 2022 by Maria GraceSeptember 5, 2023

While chocolate seems ubiquitous today, it did not make its official debut in England until the 1650s when it became very popular in the English Royal Court.)

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Butter Boiled Chicken

Random Bits of Fascination Posted on March 19, 2022 by Maria GraceMarch 15, 2022
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18th century cooking with all that home churned butter!

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