by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | May 17, 2023 | History of..., Kitchen
“Betty…Sweetheart… I know this is your first “real meal” cooked for your husband in your new home but. . . is this really necessary? You have TWO people! You’re 12 years away from the Great Depression. Save some of that food!” These were my thoughts as I read the...
by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | May 10, 2023 | History of..., Kitchen
…you shake it all up! Imagine that you’re sitting down to a meal with real plates and silverware, a main dish, and side dishes all steaming. Only one thing lacks: that last little dash of salt that will bring out all the flavors. You pick up your glass salt...
by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | May 3, 2023 | Culture, History of..., Kitchen
One of my favorite things to study in history is Ireland –specifically between about 600-1600 AD. So even though it’s not a popular period and a little obscure to study and apply today, it was only a matter of time before something made it into my blog....
by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | Apr 20, 2023 | Kitchen
When was the last time you used a wooden spoon? If you have one in your kitchen, congratulations! You are using the same type of utensils favored by ancient pharos. At least one utensil, that is, which was left by a faithful servant over 3,000 years ago in the royal...
by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | Mar 15, 2023 | Frugality, History of..., Kitchen
The History of Castile Soap This week, my idea for a blog went off on a royal bunny trail when “handmade home products” turned into “what’s Castile soap made out of anyway?” Researching this took me on a journey that spanned almost 500...
by lindseybacken@everinkpress.com | Feb 8, 2023 | Kitchen
Using Common Ingredients Your Grandmother Would Have Had If you’re struggling to find eggs or hoarding your current stash for the good stuff like breakfast dishes, never fear. You can transform common kitchen ingredients into a magical mixture that works as an egg...
