Uncategorized

Jane Austen and Food, by Maggie Lane – A Review

Review by Sarah Emsley of Austenprose

The Bandeau: Hairbands, Regency Style

...from the narrowest ribbon to strands of pearls and diamonds.

Ludwig van Beethoven, Immortally Beloved Composer

A contemporary of Jane Austen's, he produced many of his pieces during her lifetime.

Longbourn: A Novel, by Jo Baker

a review by Syrie James

The Well Dressed Clergyman

A look at what the Regency Clergyman would have worn

Pike with Pudding in the Belly

...from Elizabeth Moxon's 1764 cookbook

Charles Wesley: Methodist Minister

Georgian writer of over 6,000 hymns.

Visions of Sugar Plums

The Georgian "Sugar Plum" was far different from modern imagination

Mrs. Martin’s Mashed Turnips

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

"Pinkie": The Story Behind the Painting

The story of Thoms Lawrence's "Pinkie", the iconic painting ofSarah Goodin Barrett Moulton

Jane-O-Lantern: Picture Your Pumpkin Two Ways

Decorate for fall with these festive, Austen inspired pumpkin ideas.

Hannah Glasse's Jugged Hare

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