Tea for Two Tidbits
Five different types of tea would have been available in Regency England: white, yellow, green, oolong, and black. In my Regency Inspirational romance, Lady Patience Blakwell, who lives in a dower house in England, enjoys tea often. The most common and popular teas were green and black, much as these two types of tea are […]
Honey Cake Recipe
Last week, I shared a Romany (Gypsy) recipe that my hero, Luca, may have enjoyed in Regency England, a roasted hedgehog. Today I’m sharing a Honey Cake Recipe. In my novel, Seeking Patience, Lady Patience Blakwell, the heroine, serves “honey cakes and tea for a light midday meal.” This is a simple recipe, and most […]
Recipe for Roasted Hedgehog
Today I’m sharing a recipe for roasted hedgehog, which was a favorite Romany (Gypsy) dish. In my Regency Inspirational novel, Seeking Patience, the Rom would have dredged the hedgehog in black pepper after cooking. Although I can’t personally verify the results, here’s the recipe, modified from Medieval Cookery: Roasted Meats (Hedgehog) According to medieval experts: […]
The fascinating culture of the Romany (Gypsies) Part Two
Today I’m continuing to share the fascinating culture of the Romany (Gypsies). If you missed Part One, check out last week’s post on July 24th. It is no secret that the Rom have suffered persecution, prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination for centuries. The “Gypsy” stereotype includes a criminal, fortune-teller, blacksmith, thief, and musician, a dark-complexioned, shadowy […]
Happy Father’s Day!
I’m sharing a Father’s Day short, simple, but powerful inspirational quote from one of my favorite spiritual leaders, T.D. Jakes. “I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers.” T. D. Jakes Happy Father’s Day! And […]