Reading Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is one of the worst decisions that you can make if you are already hungry. And if you weren’t hungry already, you will be! Gilbert describes so much amazing food, particularly during her time in Rome. That’s largely what she goes there for! One of the many things she…
Even if you’ve been washed up from battle, rotting on a tiny island for goodness knows how long, the Lysene pirate, Salladhor Saan (from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire Series), has a treatment plan to put you right again. If you’re suffering from a summer cold or just plain feeling out…
Feasting and drinking make such a nice backdrop for death and manipulation, don’t you agree? George R.R. Martin certainly thinks so, as evidenced by his A Song of Ice and Fire series. Have you ever been reading a page of his books and wanted to step through the page to help yourself to a turkey…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakepeare’s most well-known comedies. There’s magic, misunderstandings, fairies and tomfoolery to spare. Talk about ambiance! Perfect for a themed party! Well, you might have guessed by now that I decided to throw one together. Keep reading for photos and ideas for how you can host your very own…
If you haven’t checked out Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur yet, I highly recommend it. It’s gained a huge following for good reason. The collection of poems are accessible, raw and real AF, dealing with themes of love, abuse, femininity, loss, healing and more. Most are bite-sized and perfect to savor here and there…
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that I’ve made May into something of an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland month here at Cask & Quill. The book itself takes place on May 4 and we celebrated with a playing card nail design. Then earlier this week, I showed you the Queen of Hearts tarts and…
Earlier this month, I celebrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a playing card nail design. Queen of Hearts approved! Now I’d like to share some of those delicious tarts Alice was desperate to get her hands on. This very quick and easy tart recipe is perfect for a birthday (or unbirthday) party, a tea party, or as an…
The Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, premiers in the U.S. on Wednesday, April 26. The first three episodes will be released then, with the rest becoming available on a weekly basis. Whether you’ve read Handmaid or not, this is a great opportunity to binge what will hopefully…
When a snowy or rainy day at home rolls around, we all know the drill. Light a candle, grab your blanket, book and something warm in a mug. Coffee and tea are the hot beverages most book lovers will reach for when settling in for a cozy reading sesh. And for good reason! They’re delicious! Hot…
Here in Minnesota, there’s a definite winter chill in the air. In fact, that’s a giant understatement. There’s a bone-chilling, frostbite-after-nine-minutes-inducing chill in the air and it is NOT pleasant to be out in. One of the literary works that comes to nearly everyone’s mind this time of year is, of course, Dickens’ A Christmas…
