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19th Century Gothic and Sensation Literature
Veronica, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
On this side of the pond, Wilkie Collins perhaps attracts attention most as author of The Moonstone. Is that novel known on your side of the pond, and was it ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 02/17/2022
The fish, the whole fish
The only time I have had fish for breakfast was when I caught a load of mackerel in Killala Bay, in the Irish West. I don't have hard and fast rules, but we eat fish for evening meal twice a week, and I sometimes have sardines on toast at lunch. ...
frankbeswick, on 02/17/2022
Review of Zumbo's Just Desserts
StevenHelmer, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
Did you and your wife decide upon any of the desserts as do-able for you all and your daughters?
It intrigues me that the two lowest scorers have to make a ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 02/16/2022
The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell Review
StevenHelmer, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information.
Did you and you wife end up making any of the McConnell creations?
DerdriuMarriner, on 02/16/2022
Book Review: Face Down in a Marrow-Bone Pie (1997)
StevenHelmer, Thank you for product lines, pretty pictures and practical information.
The "face down..." series is something that I began just before COVID restrictions. I remember seeing talk about making a film or a series from one or some of ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 02/16/2022
Movie Review: Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988)
StevenHelmer, Thank you for practical information, pretty pictures and product lines.
The killer tomato films are not among those that I've seen. Someone came into the library a couple of months ago and asked about comedies. So I've been paying ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 02/16/2022
The fish, the whole fish
How interesting that this comment is posted today. My family have been discussing fish.
I had smoked haddock for my breakfast this morning. Last week I had kippers and I know my Big Bro likes smoked mackerel pate, which I make especially for ...
Veronica, on 02/16/2022
The Art of Mardi Gras Doubloons
Mardi Gras here is based in French and Spanish tradition, Louisiana having been a possession of both. In fact, at one time it was French a second time and governed by a Spanish governor, I believe as an agreement between France and Spain. So, ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/16/2022
The Art of Mardi Gras Doubloons
BSG
I love the use of the term doubloons. It suggests pirates and treasure to us. Is it of Spanish origins ?
Veronica, on 02/16/2022
St Patrick in Irish Mythology
I like proper Irish stew which i had in Galway. Delicious. Soda bread is gorgeous with soup and cash, Blue is just gorgeous.
I am attending Frank's son's wedding in Ireland in June and am looking forward to some good food.
Veronica, on 02/16/2022
19th Century Gothic and Sensation Literature
BSG, Great point
Yes, and we are looking at the near ending European Mini Ace Age too which could be an entire article in itself.
Veronica, on 02/16/2022
19th Century Gothic and Sensation Literature
I like the reason behind Frankenstein being penned, the cold, wet summer due to ash reflecting sunlight following a volcanic eruption caused three vacationing friends (the Shelleys and Lord Byron) to have a writing contest. The year 1816 is ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/16/2022
The Art of Mardi Gras Doubloons
Alla is for AL of Algiers LA for Louisiana, and GRELA is GRE from Gretna, and LA for Louisiana.
Many organizations make bronze as well, with no coloring, or Antique Bronze. Some make Oxidized Silver, which is silver oxide applied to bronze ...
blackspanielgallery, on 02/16/2022
St Patrick in Irish Mythology
My favourite Irish food stuffs are cheeses, particularly Cashel Blue. Soda bread is not my favourite, but I eat it. I like Irish stew.
frankbeswick, on 02/16/2022
The fish, the whole fish
Cod or smoked haddock, for me, but there are other fish possible.
frankbeswick, on 02/16/2022