Years ago, I came across a recipe in a European cookbook for Hummingbird cake. I was very disappointed in the results. It was extremely dense. Over the years, I…
Historical/ Modern Renaissance Faire/ The Renaissance
The British Renaissance and Renaissance Faires: Thomas Digges, Astronomer at the Court of Queen Elizabeth
A blog about the British Renaissance and modern Renaissance Faires. Glenn Holliday, aka Thomas Digges, performer and educator at the Virginia Renaissance Faire, contributed the information for this blog*. Connie…
Dairy Free/ Gluten Free
Gluten-Free Banana Cupcakes with Banana, Pineapple, Coconut, Macadamia Nuts, Crystallized Ginger and Zest and with a Dairy-Free Option
Years ago, I came across a recipe in a European cookbook for Hummingbird Cake. I was very disappointed in the results; it was extremely dense. Over the years, I…
As I type this, Christmas has just passed. Gifts have been unwrapped, wrapping paper thrown away, and most of the cookies have been eaten. But we love cookies! As…
As I type this, Christmas is just a few days away. And as is common in many households, we have the container of eggnog which, after that first wonderful…
Diabetic Friendly/ Egg free/ Original Versions/ Original Wheat and Dairy/ Vegan/Vegetarian
Mushroom and Cheese Stuffed Phyllo Packets
The meaty taste of mushrooms, the savory taste of a cheese sauce and the delicate crispness of phyllo dough. These phyllo packets are amazing as an appetizer or side…
At The Virginia Renaissance Faire, people who don’t need gluten free still love my gluten free pumpkin scones. And what’s not to love? Pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves…
Dairy Free/ Original Versions/ Original Wheat and Dairy
Banana Cake with Banana, Pineapple, Coconut, Macadamia Nuts, Crystallized Ginger, Zest and Crushed Anise Seed and with a Dairy-Free Option
Years ago, I came across a recipe in a European cookbook for Hummingbird cake. I was very disappointed in the results. It was extremely dense. Over the years, I…
Dairy Free/ Diabetic Friendly/ Egg free/ Gluten Free/ Original Versions/ Original Wheat and Dairy/ Vegan/ Vegan/Vegetarian
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Casserole
Although the purpose of my blog is to present my original baked recipes that use some type of flour and to recast them in a variety of formats, I…
I have recipe books or recipes from the 1500’s, 1600’s, 1700’s, 1800’s, 1900’s, and of course, this century. I love looking at old recipes and cookbooks- and getting a…