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”
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On The Trail: Pony Express Re-Ride
I deviate once again from my regularly scheduled programming to share something about Pony Express! Why, you ask? Well, not only do I have plans to write a book placed on the Pony Express at some point, but it is a natural point of interest since the Pony Express trail was placed along the CaliforniaContinueContinue reading “On The Trail: Pony Express Re-Ride”
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”
On The Trail: Diary Entry Inspiration
Instead of my typical post giving you information about the trail, today I’ve decided to do something different just for fun. I’m going to share a few specific parts of my manuscript (that, yes, I am still querying) that I pulled from actual diary entries. Wagon Construction: “He’d assured them the canvas was covered inContinueContinue reading “On The Trail: Diary Entry Inspiration”
Dinner at 1800: Macaroni Pudding
The full name is actually Macaroni Pudding a la Parisienne, but that is kind of hard to fit in a subject line. Today’s recipe is from the Harvey House cookbook, and let me tell you, for a Harvey House recipe, there is surprising lack of information. Just wait. you’ll see. Don’t forget to watch theContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Macaroni Pudding”
Being Discouraged
Wondering why my blog post is so late today? I’ll be honest…it’s because I didn’t want to write about hope today. Nope. I wanted to sit and wallow. Because sometimes there are just those days–or weeks–where you wonder if it is all worth it. And not just about writing. About life in general. When itContinueContinue reading “Being Discouraged”
On the Trail: Food
Food may be one of the most fascinating topics of the trail. Then again, it’s me. I love cooking. And I have my whole Dinner at 1800 thing…so maybe I am biased. Nevertheless, I shall proceed. Anyone who has studied the trail knows there is the basic list of supplies that emigrants were supposed toContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Food”
Dinner at 1800: Fried Cakes
But wait a second? You promised us Camp Bread!! I know, I know. Don’t freak out. It’s the same thing. I promise! So, this is a recipe in a letter from Narcissa Whitman to her sister in 1836, and I have access to it courtesy of The Oregon Trail Cookbook by Leslie J. Whipple. ButContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Fried Cakes”
A Season of Impatience
Every year around this time (okay, let’s be honest – by the beginning of the month), I start to get impatient. I am ready to be done with the cold, dark, dreary days and search for any hint of sunshine and warmth. I revel in the days that get up into the 50s or evenContinueContinue reading “A Season of Impatience”
Forest Idylls 