Why, yes – yes, it is indeed that time of year again! Don’t look at me. I didn’t see this coming. The day before, I was like, wait, I have to write over a 1,000 words tomorrow??? But, not only did I succeed in doing so…I wrote 3,000! And that’s probably the last time I’llContinueContinue reading “NaNoWriMo Day 1 Recap: Getting Started”
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Dinner at 1800: Omelette Souffle
Today we’re cooking from The Virginia Housewife, published in 1824, and, though one of our shorter recipes, it still had its hiccups. As always, don’t forget to head over to Instagram for the fast version, and many thanks to my sister, Tianna, for her videographer skills (seriously – I made the last couple without her,ContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Omelette Souffle”
Riveting Life Updates
No, I have not yet heard back from the agent regarding my manuscript. No, I am not panicking or obsessing over it. Yes, that was a lie. The ACFW Virginia Royal Writers Conference – all virtual! – is coming up. And you should totally register because, first, I am helping plan it so you knowContinueContinue reading “Riveting Life Updates”
On the Trail: Livestock
You’ll often see movies or modern pictures or even many modern books depict horses drawing the Prairie Schooners (or Conestoga wagons – but you’ve already heard my rant on that) out west. Or, even if they have oxen in place, drivers may be up on the seat with the reins. Well, it is my absoluteContinueContinue reading “On the Trail: Livestock”
Dinner at 1800: Croquettes of Apple
Today’s recipe comes from my Harvey House cookbook! Now, I have learned the hard way that not everyone knows who the Harvey Girls are (and if you are one of them, I suppose I forgive you), so allow me a brief explanation. In essence, Fred Harvey helped civilize the west by establishing good, high qualityContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Croquettes of Apple”
Podcast Time! Also, A Giveaway.
I know I’ve mentioned a few times in blog posts this year that I am a part-time cohost of a podcast – but I realized I probably never really took the time to explain what that podcast is. And what better time than right now, when we have a giveaway going on?? If you loveContinueContinue reading “Podcast Time! Also, A Giveaway.”
Dinner at 1800: Nana’s Cornbread
Welcome to a special edition episode of Dinner at 1800: On The Trail! Today, we are going to borrow my friend’s fire pit out in the country and attempt to cook cornbread just as they did on the trail. Leslie J. Whipple’s The Oregon Trail Cookbook is a compilation of recipes mostly used on theContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Nana’s Cornbread”
Genesis Award Winner
I had some exciting news to share! For those of you who haven’t seen it on social media (and based on the incredible number of kind congratulations I got, I have to believe there aren’t many of you left), I WON the Genesis award in the historical category! Like, actually won. Out of everyone whoContinueContinue reading “Genesis Award Winner”
Dinner at 1800: Alamode Beef
And we’re back! This time with a recipe from The American Frugal Housewife by Lydia Maria Child published in 1832. And this one was fascinating. And also kind of long, so feel free to jump over to Instagram for the 45 second version! As always, many thanks to my sister Tianna for recording my experiment!ContinueContinue reading “Dinner at 1800: Alamode Beef”
Just a Hobby
Earlier this month, someone I respect called my writing a hobby. He/She gave a little smile when I tried to clarify it was a calling rather than a hobby, repeating the word “hobby” in response, and I retreated, more hurt than I even realized until later. To have something I’ve worked on tirelessly for hoursContinueContinue reading “Just a Hobby”
Forest Idylls 