Since this was the first time I’d made the limoncello from scratch while documenting everything, it’s to be expected that there would be some changes. Also, I have a new beer making kit that I’ll be making use of down the line that should make my life easier. The instructions… Continue reading
As you may or may not know, my home Barony, Ayreton, has hosted a Scribal and Brewing event aptly named A Monk’s Life: Scribin’ and Imbibin’ for the last 2 years. This upcoming year, it’s being held on my birthday. So, you KNOW I have to make something for it…. Continue reading
I find it fascinating that many of my SCA friends have been discussing what makes a Peer, or what are Peer-like qualities, at the same time that I am reviewing my own journey thus far and where I want to go from here. The Peers that I generally tend to… Continue reading
Ingredients: 1 – 9in/ Graham Cracker pie crust 4 Large Eggs 2 C. Milk, Heavy Cream, or Half-and-Half 1/4 C. Sugar 1/8 tsp. Mace (or 1/2 tsp. Nutmeg) 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract (either paste or liquid) 1/2 tsp. Salt Instructions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350*F. 2. Lightly beat eggs… Continue reading
As written on the Barony of Ayreton page on Faccebook: Greetings unto the Barony of Ayreton! As announced yesterday at Stone Dog Inn, when called before Their Excellencies during Feast, I happily and humbly submit the book of recipes that my team and I used to create the modest feast… Continue reading
Makes 24 filled and frosted cupcakes. Cupcake: 1.5 C. All-Purpose Flour 6 oz. Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Powder (4 Pouches of regular, 6 pouches if you use the Simply Dark variant) 1.5 Tsp. Baking Soda 3/4 C. Porter or Stout (I used Revolution Brewery’s Eugene Porter, but Guinness or Dragon’s… Continue reading
Hey, you! Yes, YOU! Do you like games of chance, Darn Good Food, or the chance to earn fame and renown? Well, you should mark your calendar for April 23rd for Stone Dog Inn XII: Russian Into Fun! Why? Because we’re bringing a little piece of Mother Russia to the… Continue reading
Because I do live in Illinois and it’s supposed to be snowy out (it’s not, sadly) for the holidays, I have snow falling on my site through January 4th. ….It kinda makes the site look like a snowglobe, don’t ya think? P.S. Look for updated information after the new… Continue reading
Something I love to make during the colder months is Potsticker Soup because it’s ridiculously quick to make and it’s filling. Ingredients: 1 32oz. carton Swanson Thai Ginger stock 1 24oz. bag Tai Pei Chicken Potstickers 1/4 C. Sugar (optional) Parsley (optional) Dried Orange Peel (optional) Instructions: 1…. Continue reading
In an act of holiday kindness, I made “care packages” for my Dispatch team with these and the Rumchata Truffles included. Suffice to say, they went over well. These are a variation on the recipe for Rum Balls provided by Food Network, modified specifically for my Dispatch team’s particular allergies…. Continue reading