Gin was the go to spirit in the 1950s when martinis, gimlets, and Tom Collins were all the rage. Those retro drinks are seeing a big comeback right now in the second decade of the 21st century. Gimlet is one of my favorites– so refreshing. Martinis seem ultra strong to me, but they’re also the… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Tom Collins
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Vintage Friday: Bread Pudding 1950
This delicious recipe comes by way of my cousin Margaret, who got it from her mother, a fine southern cook who knew how to stretch a meal. In fact, bread pudding originated hundreds of years ago in the kitchens of frugal cooks looking to provide a little sweetness without breaking the bank. BREAD PUDDING 1950… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Bread Pudding 1950
Writer Wednesday: Jennifer Simpkins
Please welcome fellow Secret Cravings author Jennifer Simpkins! I’m excited to have her visit today with her newest 4 flame contemporary romance, Moving On. One thing you should know about Jennifer is that she’s a dedicated fan of the New York Yankees. Moving On A Novella By Jennifer Simpkins Blurb: Love hasn’t come easy to… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Jennifer Simpkins
Mythic Monday: Hilaria
An ancient forerunner of April Fools’ Day, Hilaria was an important religious observance for the Romans. The celebration, often held on March 25 just after the spring equinox, commemorated the resurrection day of the god Attis, son of the Great Mother Goddess Cybele. During this day of rejoicing, people wore costumes and disguises, played games,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Hilaria
Vintage Friday: It’s the Bee’s Knees, Baby!
Get dolled up in your flapper dress and enjoy these scrumptious tidbits inspired by the Roaring Twenties. The crazy pic to the left is an old one of me at a library fundraiser. BEE’S KNEES COCKTAIL Ingredients: 2 ounces gin, ¾ ounce honey syrup (mix ½ ounce honey with ½ ounce water), ½ ounce lemon juice.… Continue reading Vintage Friday: It’s the Bee’s Knees, Baby!
Mythic Monday: Churn Milk Peg
Have you ever felt a sharp pinch while picking a nut off a tree? Chances are Churn Milk Peg was the culprit. A diminutive English fairy hag, her primary job is to protect nuts from being picked before they are ripe, particularly by naughty children. Churn Milk Peg actually does a good turn for children,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Churn Milk Peg
Cocktail Saturday: Black Cherry Fizz
In the mood for a refreshing fruity cocktail with a high note of cherry and correspondences reminiscent of the islands? Black Cherry Fizz Ingredients: 2 ounces Red Stag Black Cherry, 1 ounce Triple Sec, Sprite Zero, fresh cherry for garnish Directions: In a highball glass on the rocks, stir together the Red Stag and Triple… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Black Cherry Fizz
Vintage Friday: Chips Galore
Feeling nostalgic for the days of maxi dresses and long ironed hair? Potato chip cookies were also the rage in the mid 1970s. I, for one, love sweet and salty together. Please enjoy munching on these while you go through your old Polaroids. CHIPS GALORE Ingredients: 2 sticks butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 3/4… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Chips Galore
Torchy Tuesday: Johnny Mack Brown
One of my mother’s favorite Hollywood stars, Johnny Mack Brown appeared in over 160 movies, including 127 westerns. He was the ultimate handsome, dashing cowboy. Prior to his stardom in B grade cowboy westerns, Brown appeared in numerous more elevated films with the likes of Jean Harlow, John Wayne, and Clark Gable. In 1931 Brown… Continue reading Torchy Tuesday: Johnny Mack Brown
Mythic Monday: Green is the Color
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Green is nature’s color, indicating nourishment and growth. When we see it, we sigh in relief on a primitive level, as it denotes bounty and fruitfulness. The clan will not starve this winter. It is soothing and restful, which is why hospital rooms are often green and actors await their turn… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Green is the Color