Ticia of 2019 here, I first published this Jan. 1 of 2016, but we went and saw Henry V last night, and this Joan of Arc unit is the only history lesson I have from the Hundred Years War. That is a tragedy of epic proportions that must be remedied, especially since we covered … [Read more...]
Zuppa Tuscana recipe, just like Olive Garden
For as long as I've known Jeff when he goes to Olive Garden he orders Zuppa Tuscana. The kids watched this and very soon started ordering Daddy Soup. One year for Jeff's birthday, back when the internet was relatively new, or recipe blogs were, I looked up Zuppa Tuscana recipe … [Read more...]
War of the Roses lesson
Can I just say that a few weeks ago when we got back into our history lesson lessons I was incredibly excited? I 've been eagerly looking forward to digging into all of the fun of the Renaissance and Reformation, and we kicked this year off with a bang with the War of the Roses … [Read more...]
World War 2 lesson, try some field rations
Say what you want about war, it does create a lot of advances in technology. For example, canning was invented because Napoleon wanted a way to feed his army. World War 2 brought its own set of advances, and many of those after the war were transferred into a ready-made food … [Read more...]
A tasty meal from Spain, Spanish Paella
A few years ago I gave my mother-in-law a subscription to an eating around the world service. Each month she got a set of recipes and spices to try a new country's dishes. It seemed like a great idea as a present for her, but she didn't enjoy it, and I inherited boxes of spices … [Read more...]
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