My first time recording with a baby went better than expected - probably because Flynn randomly decided to accommodate me with a nap (he doesn't believe in them much these days). Well. A short one. Which was all I needed. I did better at picking a simple recipe this month, though it was not anContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits"
Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé
And we are back to the Harvey House this month! I'm not going to lie, I tried to pick a simple recipe due to being nine months pregnant, but made the mistake of thinking four ingredients meant simplicity. Okay, it wasn't that bad...just involved a lot of arm muscle work. Good thing I had aContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé"
The Obligatory Birth Story
I've been told that every mother has a birth story and it is a rite of passage to tell their birth story. I admit it, I'm not typically one to expound upon personal stories - I far prefer to expound on fictional stories and keep personal stories to the basic points, but for posterity's sake...andContinue reading "The Obligatory Birth Story"
The Overland Trails: Overview
Following my reposting strategy as I begin life as a new mother, today is a repost giving an overview on the Overland Trails. Enjoy! Originally posted May 2023: Overland Trail Overview What is the Overland Trail? Though it isn't as common a term as the Oregon Trail, thanks to the beloved video game, the overlandContinue reading "The Overland Trails: Overview"
19th Century Fashion: Part Two
And here is the second part of my 19th century fashion overview from a couple years ago! I'm scheduled to be induced starting tomorrow evening, so please be praying all goes well! Originally posted June 2023: See? I told you I'd come back to it! I know how you've been waiting with bated breath, soContinue reading "19th Century Fashion: Part Two"
19th Century Fashion: Part One
I interrupt my regularly scheduled programming (i.e., hats) to bring you a post I put up over two years ago! Because, let's be honest, I'm having a baby in a couple of weeks (Lord willing), and am in the middle of frantic baby prep. So enjoy a quick overview of fashion in the early 19thContinue reading "19th Century Fashion: Part One"
Dinner at 1800: Special Edition
And we have official reached Month 9! Which means I'm tired. Like, all the time. So we decided to have a little fun with this month's Dinner at 1800... Today we will be cooking from the American Housewife (I think?) And by we, I do mean I. And who am I? I am the dearlyContinue reading "Dinner at 1800: Special Edition"
On the Trail: Stop 3 – Blue Mound
Not much past the Parting of the Trails, so just a few days from Independence, came the first real landmark often mentioned in diaries - the Blue Mound. From our perspective, it isn't much to see, but for the travelers, it was a visible milestone on the trail. According to Traveling the Oregon Trail, "AlthoughContinue reading "On the Trail: Stop 3 – Blue Mound"
19th Century Hats: 1860 – 1870
'Tis the season for hats!! Yup, after a couple decades of bonnets being considered superior, the hats once again took over, more and more as the decade passed. Though I suppose we shouldn't be surprised, considering how small bonnets had become by the end of the '50s. The Fashion Timeline notes that the main wayContinue reading "19th Century Hats: 1860 – 1870"
Pregnancy, Panic, and Praise: A Third Trimester Life Update
It's been awhile since I've done a life update...in fact, if you follow my blog closely, you might have noticed I didn't do a single blog post last month other than my Dinner at 1800. I believe I am currently in what one calls survival mode. It makes sense, I suppose, when I think aboutContinue reading "Pregnancy, Panic, and Praise: A Third Trimester Life Update"
Forest Idylls 