Regency DIY

Small Beer

How to make Olde England's favorite softdrink, Ginger Beer.

Eggnog

The quintessential Christmas Drink

Negus

A punch served at Regency Balls

Lemonade

A period recipe for a delightful summertime treat

Orange and Raspberry Shrub

A refreshing Regency drink-- in Raspberry, Orange or Lemon

The Regent's or George the Fourth's Punch

Prinny's own recipe for a delightfully refreshing punch.

The Story Behind A Proper Cup of Coffee

The history of and detailed instructions for...

Lemon Acid

In an age dominated by "instant" and ready made food, it is amusing to find advertisements, like the following, from the May, 1814 issue of Ackerman's Repository, for early forms of "fast food". I...

Naples Bisket or Sponge Cake

Large, small, or any size at all, this cake is a classic favorite.

Mashed Potatoes for Christmas

Part of the traditional Christmas Dinner

Partridges...Remarkably Well Done

How to prepare small game birds, stewed or broiled with gravy

Roasted Pork Ribs

My mother means to pay herself for the salt and the trouble of ordering it to be cured by the sparibs.