Yesterday was pretty good too, not going to lie! I wrote...drumroll please...2,820 words! So not quite as much as the first day, but still well above the suggested word count! Of course, I'm not saying it's any good - but that isn't the point of NaNo, right? I mean, we just need to get thatContinue reading "NaNoWriMo Day 2 Recap: Great Progress"
NaNoWriMo Day 1 Recap: Getting Started
Why, yes - yes, it is indeed that time of year again! Don't look at me. I didn't see this coming. The day before, I was like, wait, I have to write over a 1,000 words tomorrow??? But, not only did I succeed in doing so...I wrote 3,000! And that's probably the last time I'llContinue reading "NaNoWriMo Day 1 Recap: Getting Started"
Dinner at 1800: Omelette Souffle
Today we're cooking from The Virginia Housewife, published in 1824, and, though one of our shorter recipes, it still had its hiccups. As always, don't forget to head over to Instagram for the fast version, and many thanks to my sister, Tianna, for her videographer skills (seriously - I made the last couple without her,Continue reading "Dinner at 1800: Omelette Souffle"
Riveting Life Updates
No, I have not yet heard back from the agent regarding my manuscript. No, I am not panicking or obsessing over it. Yes, that was a lie. The ACFW Virginia Royal Writers Conference - all virtual! - is coming up. And you should totally register because, first, I am helping plan it so you knowContinue reading "Riveting Life Updates"
On the Trail: Livestock
You'll often see movies or modern pictures or even many modern books depict horses drawing the Prairie Schooners (or Conestoga wagons - but you've already heard my rant on that) out west. Or, even if they have oxen in place, drivers may be up on the seat with the reins. Well, it is my absoluteContinue reading "On the Trail: Livestock"
19th Century Shoes: 1811 – 1820
Remember back in July when I did a post on shoes from 1800 - 1810? Yes, it has been that long since I have done a fashion post again. Ah, the trials of summer and travel! But I've decided to stick with that format for now - the quick snippets of information rather than theContinue reading "19th Century Shoes: 1811 – 1820"
Dinner at 1800: Croquettes of Apple
Today's recipe comes from my Harvey House cookbook! Now, I have learned the hard way that not everyone knows who the Harvey Girls are (and if you are one of them, I suppose I forgive you), so allow me a brief explanation. In essence, Fred Harvey helped civilize the west by establishing good, high qualityContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Croquettes of Apple"
Podcast Time! Also, A Giveaway.
I know I've mentioned a few times in blog posts this year that I am a part-time cohost of a podcast - but I realized I probably never really took the time to explain what that podcast is. And what better time than right now, when we have a giveaway going on?? If you loveContinue reading "Podcast Time! Also, A Giveaway."
Dinner at 1800: Nana’s Cornbread
Welcome to a special edition episode of Dinner at 1800: On The Trail! Today, we are going to borrow my friend's fire pit out in the country and attempt to cook cornbread just as they did on the trail. Leslie J. Whipple's The Oregon Trail Cookbook is a compilation of recipes mostly used on theContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Nana’s Cornbread"
Genesis Award Winner
I had some exciting news to share! For those of you who haven't seen it on social media (and based on the incredible number of kind congratulations I got, I have to believe there aren't many of you left), I WON the Genesis award in the historical category! Like, actually won. Out of everyone whoContinue reading "Genesis Award Winner"
Forest Idylls 