Regency Living and History

Mrs. Martin’s Mashed Turnips

A lovely change from the ordinary mashed potatoes or boiled vegetable side dish.

Hannah Glasse's Jugged Hare

Hannah Glasse's recipe for Jugged Hare is offered here...

Lawn Bowls

A Regency past time with its roots in Medieval history...

Lemon Water: A Refreshing Drink

Mrs Rundell offers two recipes for fruit flavored water in her Regency Era Cookery Book: Lemon Water (A Refreshing Drink) and Apple Water. Both a delicious addition to your summer repertoire.

Cookery for the Poor

Hints to the Regency Housewife on becoming a "Lady Patroness".

18th Century Umbrellas

The word Umbrella literally means "a little shade"...

Tea Time: A history

The Origins of "High Tea"!

Sailor’s Valentines: A gift of Love

Joe Elder explains the history behind 'Sailor's Valentines'.

Bread and Butter Pudding with Currants

A lovely, light pudding for 2...or more

John Heathcoat and the Bobbin-net Machine

The inventor who ushered in the "Muslin and Net Period" of Regency Fashion

Captain Wentworth Speaks on Matters Naval

"The Admiralty entertain themselves now and then, with sending a few hundred men to sea, in a ship not fit to be employed..."

Setting Your Table

Arranging your table for dinner