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Edale, Derbyshire. England

Lovely photos! Makes me want to visit.

jptanabe, on 09/05/2015

Sinterklaas in Rhinebeck

Thanks! It's a really cool event.

jptanabe, on 09/05/2015

Sinterklaas in Rhinebeck

Yes, it's really great to be able to share these traditions.

jptanabe, on 09/05/2015

A pictorial post of Jane Austen's House, Chawton, Hampshire

Perhaps it was a place that she felt comfortable and it also saved on the cost of candles. They were quite poor by this date. I was enthralled and then to sit in her garden was incredible. The house is largely unchanged since she lived there. ...

Veronica, on 09/05/2015

A pictorial post of Jane Austen's House, Chawton, Hampshire

I see now about Jane Austen and that table. :) I share your enthusiasm for this place :)

Mira, on 09/05/2015

Sinterklaas in Rhinebeck

I really enjoyed this:). Had never heard of this Dutch or NY tradition!

Mira, on 09/05/2015

Visit the Château of Azay-le-Rideau

Beautiful article and pictures :)

Mira, on 09/05/2015

Italian Food Christmas Ornaments

Well, you can order it any time of day (in Italy) but it's a sure sign that you're a foreigner if you do so outside of breakfast hours. Italians consider it a morning beverage.

sockii, on 09/05/2015

Italian Food Christmas Ornaments

Yum. I didn't know cappuccino was served only at breakfast. Your articles on Italy are wonderful.

Mira, on 09/05/2015

A pictorial post of Jane Austen's House, Chawton, Hampshire

I know. She is truly believed to have written at the little writing table in the parlour there. Her family noted it in their letter writing and her descendants memories and she was happily situated there by the window in the light. I was ...

Veronica, on 09/05/2015

A pictorial post of Jane Austen's House, Chawton, Hampshire

Amazing photos. I would imagine though she'd have written at the much larger dining table. I wonder what made the curators think she used the little table. Either way, it's wonderful that they turned the place into a museum.

Mira, on 09/05/2015

Healthy Natural Honey Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Cranberry honey is an interesting concept. I would have not thought to pair the two.

blackspanielgallery, on 09/04/2015

Healthy Natural Honey Cranberry Sauce Recipe

I buy cranberries when they are on sale around the holidays then freeze them and make sauce and juice anytime of year.

candy47, on 09/04/2015

Sweet Perfection Cookies

I would like the biscotti.

blackspanielgallery, on 09/04/2015

Italian Food Christmas Ornaments

These are great.

blackspanielgallery, on 09/04/2015