I am a Kentuckian now and although according to my family in Mississippi (the DEEP South) Kentucky cannot truly be considered completely Southern since the state remained neutral during the Civil War LOL! I figure I have the legitimacy of Mississippi blood flowing through my veins. Thus, I AM Southern!...
Here Comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer are pulling on the reins. Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes...
A Visit from St. Nicholas, more commonly know today as ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Clarke Moore was written in 1822 and published anonymously in the Troy, New York Sentinel on December 23, 1823. This simple 14-stanza composition is largely responsible for the concept of Santa Claus as...
In the Middle Ages, posset was a warm dish served to invalids and those suffering from a fever or cold. Milk was heated and then curdled by adding spiced wine, spirits, or ale. Egg yolks might be added as a thickener or to create a smooth thin custard-like drink. During the...
Regency decorations, in most respects, were not all that different from ours today. A Christmas tree was a rarity, becoming most popular thanks to Queen Victoria, although the wife to the Prince Regent, Catherine of Brunswick, was reputed to have brought the custom from her native Germany. For some reason...
Frosty the Snowman Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corncob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know how he came to life one...
Exciting times for my debut novel.I have two pieces of awesome news to share. eBook versions of Mr. and Mrs. Fitzwilliam Darcyare ON SALE the entire month of December! KINDLE DIRECT LINK NOOK DIRECT LINK Reduced from the normal price of $14.99 for the digital format, this is a huge...
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy O Lord that lends me life, Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness. ~William Shakespeare There is one day that is ours. There is...
Cranberry Facts Apparently going home for the holidays means meeting up with old friends and family members and heading out to the local bar! The night before Thanksgiving is the biggest night of the year for bar sales, even bigger than New Year’s Eve, St. Patrick’s Day, and The Super...
Presidentially pardoned turkeys are now sent to Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate in Virginia to live out their final days. History of the Presidential turkey pardon can be read HERE on History.com Female turkeys do not gobble. Only male turkeys gobble. A male turkey is called a tom, a female is...
The traditional cornucopia is a curved goat’s horn filled to brim with fruits and grains. According to Greek legend, Amalthea (a goat) broke one of her horns and offered it to Greek God Zeus as a sign of reverence. As a sign of gratitude, Zeus later set the goat’s image...
Baked Apple Bombs 4 large granny smith apples, peeled and cored 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 caramel candies 2 eggs 1/4 cup Demerara sugar Salted Caramel Sauce for serving Preheat the oven to 400...
10 years ago this month, specifically on September 16, Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen premiered in the UK. The movie adaptation directed by Joe Wright would cross the pond for a US and worldwide release in November. As everyone who has followed me for any length...
I am happy to announce the winners chosen by Rafflecopter and random.org for my BIG Giveaway event in celebration of my recent book release, Regency Prints Refined: A Lady’s Diversions. Yeah! To select a print from the 36 inside the book, visit my Image Gallery and send me the Plate # desired for your...
Yes, you read the title correctly! I have something new on the market. Whoot! This time around (as I continue to work on my novel) I created a non-fiction picture and history book. A “coffee table” book of sorts, simply not as ginormous as the usual tabletop display photo book....
