“On the table, under a wooden bowl to protect it from hungry rats and cats alike, sits a perfect little goat cheese wrapped in basil leaves. Prim’s gift to me on reaping day. I put the cheese carefully in my pocket as I slip outside… [Later,] Gale spreads the bread slices with the soft goat
“If you did not eat so many creamcakes you would not have such dreams. Rich foods are not for girls your age, when your humors are so unbalanced. Maester Toman says — ” “I hate Maester Toman,” Teora said. Then she bolted from the table, leaving her lady mother to make apologies for her. –The Winds of
Another busy month in the wine cellar of the Inn! The brews struggled with the chilly temperatures of the late winter, made worse by a lack of insulation on the floor, and cheap windows. I tried a variety of solutions, ranging from electric heating pads to the occasional warm water soak in a filled sink.
Thoughts: I didn’t have any partridge on hand for this recipe, but I did have some pheasant and chicken left over from a birthday dinner, so I decided to use that instead. It may not look like much on the plate, but the taste of this breakfast is incomparable. On somewhat of a whim,
Two years! March 27th marks the 2nd year bloggiversary of Inn at the Crossroads, and what an awesome two years they’ve been! I never dreamed when Sariann and I started this blog that it would go so far, or that I’d still be here two years on. March of last year witnessed an epic S2
Many of you might wonder why all has been so quiet on the party planning front, here at The Inn. Finally, I can give you the answer, which is that I’ve been working on a Game of Thrones party planning ebook! In it, I share some of the ways I use immersive fantasy to throw
It’s another giveaway! Do you want to rock the Season 3 premiere in true fan style? Check out these great Game of Thrones shirts, one of which could be yours, compliments of Tshirts.com: For your chance to enter, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or leave a comment below stating what tasty dishes you’ll
With only 13 more days until the Season 3 premiere, it’s time to crank those party preparations into high gear! To celebrate the launch of Brewery Ommegang and HBO’s first Game of Thrones beer, Iron Throne Blonde Ale, Chicago area distributor River North Beer is giving away prize packs to their Facebook and Twitter fans. To
“Maester Luwin sent Poxy Tym down to the kitchens, and they dined in the solar on cheese, capons, and brown oatbread. While tearing apart a bird with fat fingers, Lord Wyman made polite inquiry after Lady Hornwood, who was a cousin of his.” -A Game of Thrones Thoughts: I tried several recipes before lighting upon
“Valabar’s has several salads. Today’s was a combination of the round and the tall, broad-leaf kinds of lettuce, along with flatnuts, blanched tomato wedges, soul of palm, pimentos, scallions, and artichoke heart marinated in sweet vinegar, which functioned as a dressing. A grated nithlan cheese—sharp and musky—was shredded over it, and the whole thing was topped with candied rose