June 26, 2024 (Day 7): Sea, Sky, and Cake It was a sea day today, for which we were immensely grateful. Much as we've enjoyed all the tours thus far, we are more than ready to rest. It also happens to be Daniel's birthday! And having seen the main dining room sing Happy Birthday toContinue reading "Epic British Vacay: Daniel’s Birthday!"
Epic British Vacay: Of Castles and Cliffs
June 25, 2024 (Day 6) - Dover, England Yes, we also thought it was hilarious that after all that work to get to Rotterdam, the cruise ship turned right back around and brought us to England again. Now, they told us that they were going to dock in Dover and Daniel and I had lengthyContinue reading "Epic British Vacay: Of Castles and Cliffs"
Epic British Vacay: Trains and Cruise Ships
Welcome to my epic vacation recap! This is a recounting of my ten-year anniversary trip – which also happens to be my first time overseas! Read on for Day 5 - getting on the cruise ship! June 24, 2024 (Day 5) - Eurostar and Rotterdam It was an insanely early morning at 4:00 AM andContinue reading "Epic British Vacay: Trains and Cruise Ships"
Epic British Vacay: London Explorations
Welcome to my epic vacation recap! This is a recounting of my ten-year anniversary trip – which also happens to be my first time overseas! Read on for Day 4 - an all-day exploration of London! June 23, 2024 (Day 4): ALL THE LONDON SIGHTS While we didn't have to rise at 5:30 AM, 7:00Continue reading "Epic British Vacay: London Explorations"
Epic British Vacay: England Trio
Welcome to my epic vacation recap! This is a recounting of my ten-year anniversary trip - which also happens to be my first time overseas! Read on for Day 3 - though fair warning, since it was an 11-hour tour, this is a long one. June 22, 2024 (Day 3): Windsor, Bath, and Stonehenge HavingContinue reading "Epic British Vacay: England Trio"
Epic British Vacay: Starting Out
As you all know, I recently went on the trip of a lifetime - my husband and I celebrated our ten-year anniversary (almost a year late) by cruising around the British Isles! As you might imagine, there wasn't much time for anything other than photo dumps on Instagram (if you weren't following me, you totallyContinue reading "Epic British Vacay: Starting Out"
Dinner at 1800 Tidbits
Why no actual Dinner at 1800 today? Because when this post goes up I'll be overseas! So, I thought I'd leave you with some interesting facts and clarifications I've received from readers about the recipes I've made. From Janelle S.: Fried Cakes: [This] was a bit more authentic than you imagined. The livestock they traveledContinue reading "Dinner at 1800 Tidbits"
A Lifelong Dream
I've always - and I mean always - wanted to go to Europe. England, especially. Typical for someone who grew up reading and watching Jane Austen, I know. But today, IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING! My husband and I are going on a belated ten-year anniversary trip, cruising (and I mean literally) around the British Isles. WeContinue reading "A Lifelong Dream"
19th Century Shoes: 1891 – 1900
Photo Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Upon reading the men's section of the day, you might wonder what, in fact, spats are. They are essentially gaiters - or material fashioned around shoes adn boots to help protect from mud splatter. Or, you know, look cool. here's a super brief article on it: https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/90911Continue reading "19th Century Shoes: 1891 – 1900"
Dinner at 1800: Cabbage A-La-Creme
Okay, can you believe this was actually a thing? Cabbage a-la-creme? Neither could I. Therefore, I had to to try it. Oh, and don't forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Cabbage A-La-Creme The Virginia Housewife Published in 1824 This recipe was almost disturbingly simple. And yet I, as always, kept overthinking it.Continue reading "Dinner at 1800: Cabbage A-La-Creme"
Forest Idylls 