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"
Concerts, Kittens, Company
I know - you haven't heard from me in a couple weeks. And on top of that, I am going out of order! I should be doing blog posts about fashion and the Oregon/California trail right now. But, and I know you are going to be devastated, the fact is, I simply haven't had timeContinue reading "Concerts, Kittens, Company"
Dinner at 1800: Alamode Beef
And we're back! This time with a recipe from The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia Maria Child published in 1832. And this one was fascinating. And also kind of long, so feel free to jump over to Instagram for the 45 second version! As always, many thanks to my sister Tianna for recording my experiment!Continue reading "Dinner at 1800: Alamode Beef"
Just a Hobby
Earlier this month, someone I respect called my writing a hobby. He/She gave a little smile when I tried to clarify it was a calling rather than a hobby, repeating the word "hobby" in response, and I retreated, more hurt than I even realized until later. To have something I've worked on tirelessly for hoursContinue reading "Just a Hobby"
On the Trail: Wagons
The most common misunderstanding when it comes to wagons is the type. The type of covered wagon used is a misconception that is addressed in almost any book talking about the trail, yet is so widespread that most people still think of Conestoga wagons when thinking about the Oregon/California Trail. I even recently saw anContinue reading "On the Trail: Wagons"
19th Century Shoes: 1800 – 1810
Today, I want to talk about shoes. Yes, you may well blink in surprise. Because who, when doing a post on historical fashion, ever concentrates on shoes? Well, exactly! I mean, do you know how hard it is, when you are creating a scene for an historical fiction book, to figure out what shoe they'dContinue reading "19th Century Shoes: 1800 – 1810"
Forest Idylls 