Let’s be honest, it is highly doubtful that this exact recipe was made on the trail, despite being in the Oregon Trail cookbook. In all my research, I have yet to read that someone brought cream of tartar with them…but at the same time, the recipe is simple enough that I bet there were variationsContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Circling-Up Doughnuts”
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When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: Finding Hope in the Hard Days
I almost didn’t do a post this week because, I’ll be honest, I didn’t feel as if I had anything profound to say – and I didn’t want to admit how hard Motherhood has been for me. But as I scroll through my Instagram feed (away from the house because I kept bursting into tearsContinueContinue reading “When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming: Finding Hope in the Hard Days”
On the Trail: Stop 4 – St. Mary’s Mission
About fifty miles past the Blue Mound – so probably approximately a week after leaving Independence, after crossing the Kansas River, travelers might stop by St. Mary’s Mission. I haven’t found a ton of information on the Mission as it relates to the trail, but it was occasionally mentioned in diaries and the National ParkContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Stop 4 – St. Mary’s Mission”
Dinner at 1800: Souffle Biscuits
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 anContinueContinue 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 aContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Potato Soufflé”
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 overlandContinueContinue 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, soContinueContinue 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 19thContinueContinue 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 dearlyContinueContinue 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, “AlthoughContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Stop 3 – Blue Mound”
Forest Idylls 