A blog about the British Renaissance and modern Renaissance Faires. In all societies, those who go against the established norms are typically punished in some way. In many animal…
Historical/ Modern Renaissance Faire/ The Renaissance
The British Renaissance and Renaissance Faires: Weaponry: The Long Sword and Duels
A blog about the British Renaissance and modern Renaissance Faires. Edward Toton (aka, The Blue Knight) and Brian Ames (aka, The Green Knight), performers and educators at the Virginia…
I love scones! Rich, moist, flavorful, and the perfect size for a simple breakfast. At the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I typically offer 5-6 different scones each week and vary…
Original Versions/ Original Wheat and Dairy
Pineapple, Ginger and Macadamia Nut Biscotti with White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Biscotti means “twice baked.” First you bake a very rich almost cake-like batter, then you slice it and bake it again. And then you say, “Yum!” See also: Gluten…
If you read My Story, you know I have a bake stand at The Virginia Renaissance Faire. Once I introduced gluten-free baked goods, people asked me about vegan baked…
Gluten Free
Gluten Free Peach Cupcakes with Peaches and Cream Filling and Dulce de Leche Buttercream Frosting
I have a wonderful peach tree that produces a tremendous amount of peaches every year. And after giving away buckets and buckets of peaches, I typically still have a…
Dairy Free/ Egg free/ Vegan/ Vegan/Vegetarian
Vegan Peach Cupcakes with Peaches and Coconut Mousse Filling and Peach Frosting with Raspberry Jam Icing
I have a wonderful peach tree that produces a tremendous amount of peaches every year. And after giving away buckets and buckets of peaches, I typically still have a…
If you read My Story, you know that I have a bakery stand at The Virginia Renaissance Faire. Initially, I had only my original wheat, dairy and egg recipes.…
A delicious VEGAN scone packed with almonds, dried cherries and flavor! At the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I have a small bakery stand. I began with baked goods made with…
Cheese! Who doesn’t love cheese? But a bread packed with cheese tends to collapse and become heavy because of the density of the cheese. It took me numerous attempts…