While the English have enjoyed ices since the Victoria era, it was the Americans who put ice on a stick. In 1905, Frank Epperson, an 11-year-old boy living in the San Francisco Bay area, “mixed some sugary soda powder with water and left it out overnight. It was a cold night, … [Read more...] about The Popsicle is an American Invention
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Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
As the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic is now entering its 4th month many of us are so over the initial excitement of making our own bread. Besides, as we enter Summer, we want to be outside to enjoy grilling again. While it seems that many are now trying their hand at smoking to add a … [Read more...] about Forget Bread Making, It’s Time to Make Ice Cream
The New Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook
Sip Tea Like Aristocracy with The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook This gorgeous hardcover cookbook has come just at the right time to help bring cheer to Downton Abbey fans in quarantine. Experience tea time at Downton Abbey like never before with classic … [Read more...] about The New Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook
Easy Keto Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting can easily be converted into a keto topping by using sugar alternatives. Easy Keto Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting Cream cheese frosting can easily be converted into a keto topping by using sugar alternatives. 4 oz cream cheese, (softened and cut … [Read more...] about Easy Keto Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Deja Vu? COVID-19 and the Spanish Flu
Amid all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, it may help to realize we are in familiar territory. Downton only briefly touched on the horrors of the Spanish Flu of 1918-19 in S02E8 resulting in the death of Lavina, paving the way for Matthew and Mary's love story to play out. … [Read more...] about Deja Vu? COVID-19 and the Spanish Flu
