“I slept badly that night, but this was getting to be so usual that it was an effort to try to decide if the nightmares I’d had were the kind I should pay attention to or not. I decided that they probably were, but I didn’t know what kind of attention to pay, so I
This wine is served at the Summer Solstice, to celebrate the start of the season and an abundant crop. I was first leaning towards apple or pear as a base, but those will be more autumnal, since that’s when they’re harvested. Instead, I looked to the fruits and flowers of springtime- strawberries, elderflower, that sort
“A really old sandwich made by Shamway. It will take away the hunger but it will also make you sick” This is a recipe first devised by my husband, who is part of my current 7 Days to Die raiding party of friends. The result was a surprisingly simple and yet tasty sandwich that absolutely
Ok, so this is a little bit of liberty taking, on my part. When Feyre first arrives at Tamlin’s manor, she sits down to a meal that is so opulent and plentiful that it boggles her mind. In that description, there’s chicken, bread, fish, peas, asparagus, lamb, and a chocolate torte. When Feyre takes a
“These do not taste of parsnips at all, and can be found still in the little country farms or cottages. Boil 3 parsnips until tender, mash and press through a sieve, mix in proportions of 1 teacupful to 1 quart of hot milk, 1/2 pint of yeast, some salt, and flour to make a stiff
I’m so excited to share the first sneak peek at the new GoT cookbook, due out this spring. The first volume, A Feast of Ice and Fire, is what set me on this strange and wonderful path all those years ago, so it was such a complete delight to be invited back into the kitchens
“Blackstrap Coffee. This 2 century old favorite coffee was a staple among miners in the 1800’s. Otherwise known as ‘Muckmen Blackstrap’ this strong blended roast will give you long lasting energy and keep you warm for hours” I don’t have a ton of time these days for playing games, and certainly nothing like I
At long last, and at the behest of so many of you, I have launched a Patreon account for the Inn at the Crossroads! For those of you who have been visiting this fine establishment for years, welcome back! If you are new to the Inn at the Crossroads, welcome! Let me tell you a
Sources: From Putney Matrons cookbook, 1957 Prep: 10 minutes, with 1 hour of cooling – Cooking: 15 minutes – Freezing: 8 hours, or overnight Makes: 6-8 servings Dietary: GF This recipe comes from a unique little collection of Vermont recipes that I acquired as part of an auction lot several years ago. Put together
So as part of my personal pandemic self-care, I decided to try and ride the wave of New Year resolution fitness and diet tweaking. So far, so good. I even splurged on a Ring Fit for the Nintendo Switch, because I normally loathe exercise, and need to be tricked into thinking it’s fun. Also, PANDEMIC,