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…
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…
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…
In Middle-earth, the elves drink Miruvor as a rejuvenating beverage, almost like we might have an energy drink. But better. It’s warming and renews strength. Elrond gives a supply to Gandalf, which he then doles out to the Fellowship on Caradhras in sips to warm them up. Sounds life-giving, no? No one knows exactly how…
We’re all familiar with the toast of champagne at midnight on New Year’s Eve, right? Pop. Fizz. Clink. Sip. Got it. Cue the “Auld Lang Syne” (thanks, Robert Burns!). Unless you’re springing for some quality bubbles you might find your sparkling wine a little dull, especially if you’re planning to have more than one fluteful.…
The Danish have a fun Christmas tradition of making Risalamande, a special rice pudding. I read about it this year in both The Year of Living Danishly and The Little Book of Hygge. I love rice pudding, but the type my family has always made is baked and more like custard. This variety is light…
When the weather turns so cold this time of year, piling on blankets and furs only gets you so far. Sometimes you have to warm yourself from the inside out. North of the Wall, it is especially frigid, but the Lord Commander has a store of wine to keep him warm. “The Old Bear…
It’s that cozy time of year when sweaters, mugs of hot chocolate and big, bubbling pots of something warm and hearty seem like a good idea. There’s no better time to curl up with a book as when there’s the scent of something soul-soothing on the air, especially when you actually get to eat whatever…
Halloween is nearly here! You can’t tell I’m looking forward to it, right? I’ve been watching some of my favorite “scary” movies to get in the…spirit. 🙂 Truth be told, I haven’t actually read the book, but I swear, every time I see the Practical Magic midnight margarita scene, I wish that I had a similar tradition.…
Have you ever pictured yourself sitting somewhere in the Italian countryside enjoying a sumptuous meal outside, passing bottles of wine across the table and laughing with friends? This is a common daydream of mine and a scene that I find so relaxing and full of the best that life has to offer. The goal of…
