Have you been to see The Crimes of Grindelwald? Our furry little niffler friend plays a role in the newest Fantastic Beasts movie and if you’re a fan of him, you won’t be disappointed! To celebrate my love for the wizarding world and for magical creatures, I came up with this little niffler nail design.…
Okay, we’re getting fully into the Halloween season now, folks. Some of you may know that Frankenstein is my favorite book. I could talk about it for ages. Instead, today I’m sharing a suuuuper easy nail design inspired by the Creature. This would be a perfect design for any beginner to nail art. In fact,…
October definitely is when soup season kicks into high gear. In Patrick Rothfuss’ fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle, Kvothe poses as an innkeeper at the Waystone Inn and apparently is a mean cook. This vegetable soup recipe is one I’ve created based on the description of the one he prepares for his patrons at harvest…
If you’ve visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, you may know that a tasty glass of pumpkin juice is one of the beverages available around the park. You may NOT have tried the pumpkin fizz though, as it doesn’t seem to be advertised quite as much. It ended up being one…
Happy October! Here’s a quick and easy Cthulhu cake or cupcake (cthupcake?) decorating idea for your Halloween or Lovecraft-inspired party. I just kept this really simple and went with a box yellow cake mix and buttercream frosting. A can of frosting from the store will also do just fine, it’s just nowhere near as tasty.…
Many of us are getting excited about fall now that it’s September, but technically it’s still summer and I know some of you want to hold onto that as long as you can. This post is for you! I offer you a drink that is refreshing and spicy, which I think is perfect for this…
Tomorrow is September 1! The day Hogwarts goes back to school and, this year, the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone being released in the U.S. To celebrate both, I’ve made Harry’s favorite dessert: treacle tart! If you’re like most Americans and have no idea what the hell a treacle tart is…
Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! I’ve decided to celebrate Harry’s birthday here on Cask & Quill each year with a theme from each successive book by year. Last year I made cupcake versions of Hagrid’s birthday cake for Harry, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This year isn’t quite as nice. We have to commemorate Harry’s…
Dorne has a beautiful place by the sea called the Water Gardens. It’s where Prince Doran hangs out most of the time, while nursing his gout. If you’re hoping to live a bit like a Dornish prince (minus the gout, hopefully), keep reading for an easy and delicious Dornish snack or simple meal, fit for…
This title is a bit misleading. I’m not planning to list every single book I read in the previous 30 years of my life. Quite frankly, I don’t even think I could! As an avid bookworm since I can remember, the number of books I’ve read (and reread) up until this point in my life…
The winner of my birthday giveaway has been announced and contacted! If you were not the lucky one this time, I have a small consolation prize for you: Please enjoy 10% off all mugs this weekend! Sale ends Sunday, July 22 at 11:59 CDT. No code needed! Are you joining in on the 24…