Jumping off points courtesy of The National Frontier Museum For as long as I can remember, I have thought about Independence, Missouri almost synonymously with the Oregon/California Trails. I knew it was the main jumping off town and I was one of those strange people who dreamt about seeing it one day. I didn’t evenContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Independence, MO”
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Dinner at 1800: Ginger Snaps
I know, why would I pick something as simple as Ginger Snaps? Well, partially because I’ve never actually made them before, and partially because they looked fun! Technically, the recipe is from The New England Economical Housekeeper published 1847, but I pulled it from Wagon Wheel Kitchens by Jacqueline Williams, which has so much amazingContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Ginger Snaps”
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 andContinueContinue reading “Epic British Vacay: Trains and Cruise Ships”
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 HavingContinueContinue 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 totallyContinueContinue 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 traveledContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800 Tidbits”
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.ContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Cabbage A-La-Creme”
Hoping For What Is Not Seen
It’s hard to wait for what you want. I should know. I’m terrible at it. I’m one of those people who gets impatient when decisions aren’t being made. Who decides she wants something and immediately starts planning steps to get it. Who feels like a failure when her first couple queries didn’t immediately garner anContinueContinue reading “Hoping For What Is Not Seen”
Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake
Also, apparently, known as “diet-bread” (wouldn’t that be nice?). Easy, right? One would think. But not the way The Frugal Housewife chose to present it! Honestly, this recipe turned out…but I’m getting ahead of myself. Don’t forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Sponge Cake The Frugal Housewife Published in 1832 This recipeContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake”
When It’s Time to Stop Eating Frogs
One of my favorite sayings is Eat The Frog! For anyone who has no idea why on earth I would eat a frog, it essentially just means to do the difficult things first. The things you don’t want to do. So, you know that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off? Or those reels you needContinueContinue reading “When It’s Time to Stop Eating Frogs”
Forest Idylls 