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In an effort to reduce clutter last week, I boxed up my second string cookbooks and left only my essential favorites on the shelf. (One criteria meriting shelf survival is whether I have used the c…
Three words: The Baby-Sitters Club.
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Besides the number of times this period drama makes you sob like a baby.
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"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy one is unhappy in its own way." Here are some happy families I met in books along the way: Little Women The Penderwicks Swallows and Amazons Half Magic The Saturdays Wrinkle in Time Little House on the Prairie Cheaper by the Dozen Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry All-of-a-Kind Family 101 Dalmatians My Family and Other Animals Finn Family Moomintroll Dick and Jane: Fun With Our Family The Story of the Von Trapp Family Singers Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. This feature was created because we are particularly fond of lists here at The Broke and the Bookish. We'd love to share our lists with other bookish folks and would LOVE to see your top ten lists! Each week we will post a new Top Ten list that one of our bloggers here at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone is welcome to join. All we ask is that you link back to The Broke and the Bookish on your own Top Ten Tuesday post AND add your name to the Linky widget so that everyone can check out other bloggers lists! If you don't have a blog, just post your answers as a comment. Have fun with it! It's a fun way to get to know your fellow bloggers.
I feel very strongly that you should use the moister brown meat, from the thigh, for this, but if you prefer breast meat, and it's a common preference, that's your choice. I can't pretend to understand it though. There is a long list of ingredients below — and I am not going to pretend this is the sort of food you can bang out in a moment. One ease-making factor to be borne in mind: not only can it be made in advance, it needs to be; only after a day or two in the fridge does it have the full depth and resonance of flavour. And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Two stunning 17th-century libraries and a cabinet of curiosities.
This simple recipe for Chicken and Dumplings can be made in less than 30 minutes. A perfect way to use leftover chicken, this Pancake Mix Chicken and Dumplings Recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
In Iceland, this layered prune torte is made for the winter holidays and nibbled on all season, thanks to its long shelf life.
Did you know there is a REAL garden that inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett? It is the kitchen garden of Great Maytham Hall, Rolvenden, in Kent, England, where she lived for ten years in the 1890's. You can read about it HERE. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of THE SECRET GARDEN, Frances Hodgson Burnett's beautiful story that has been a favorite of generations of girls (and boys) everywhere. I loved the unfamiliar setting, wonderful characters, and riveting plot this book introduced me to as a child: the lonely moors of Yorkshire, mysterious Misselthwaite Manor, a lost key to a hidden door, a tangled and abandoned garden, spoiled orphan Mary Lennox, her lonely Uncle Archibald, her hidden away-sickly-cousin-Colin, and kindhearted Dicken. And of course, who can forget her little friend, the Robin... "She stopped and listened to him and somehow his cheerful, friendly little whistle gave her a pleased feeling--even a disagreeable little girl may be lonely, and the big closed house and big bare moor and big bare gardens had made this one feel as if there was no one left in the world but herself. If she had been an affectionate child, who had been used to being loved, she would have broken her heart, but even though she was "Mistress Mary Quite Contrary" she was desolate, and the bright-breasted little bird brought a look into her sour little face which was almost a smile. She listened to him until he flew away. He was not like an Indian bird and she liked him and wondered if she should ever see him again. Perhaps he lived in the mysterious garden and knew all about it." At its heart, the story is about two "disagreeable" children, Mary Lennox and Colin Craven, who, while transforming a dead and forgotten garden, are equally transformed themselves, as they cultivate a deep and enduring friendship. "Two things cannot be in one place. Where you tend a rose, a thistle cannot grow." The garden becomes a place of healing for them as well as for Colin's lonely father, Archibald. THREE CENTENARY EDITIONS... 1911-2011 Centenary Edition with over 70 illustrations by Robert Ingpen. Centenary edition, illustrated by Lauren Child, due out Sept. 2011. This beautiful edition with embroidered cover design by Jillian Tamaki, is due out in October 2011 BOOK COVERS OVER THE YEARS...WHICH IS YOUR FAVORITE? This was the edition that introduced me, as a child, to Burnett's THE SECRET GARDEN. Beautifully illustrated by Tasha Tudor, it was first published in 1962. Below is the first published edition of THE SECRET GARDEN, with illustrations by M.B. Kork, published in 1911 in its entirety (it had previously been published in serial format in American Magazine). (photo courtesy of Project Gutenberg) Another illustrator of an early edition was Charles Robinson. Illustrations by Inga Moore. Graham Rust, illustrator. Michael Hague's depictions. JUST FOR FUN: For any of you die-hard fans out there, take this SECRET GARDEN QUIZ and see how much you remember about this classic book!
The reign of King Henry II of England has been greatly overshadowed by the murder of his one-time friend Thomas Becket. But was Henry II really a tyrant king or defender of justice?
They don't call it the City of Dreaming Spires for nothing.
Using natural light where possible, photographer Massimo Listri has perfectly captured what can only be described as the most exquisite int...
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The lives of four bold, sensuous, and magical Jewish women in ancient Judea intersect when their desert community is attacked by Roman soldiers.
Cover designed by George Giusti and illustrated by Vladimir Bobri.
David McCullough has the gift of making any historical event fascinating and relatable. Through his vivid portraits of the larger-than-life personalities and events that have shaped our nation, McCullough offers an entertaining and informative window into the past. A two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, McCullough is celebrating fifty years with his publisher, Simon & Schuster, and fortunately for us all, he’s as prolific as he is talented. If you happen to be looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift, look no further, for here we celebrate ten of his highly acclaimed books that will convert anyone into a history buff.
Using a colour palette influenced by her childhood in Hong Kong, interior designer Stella Weatherall has created a comfortable London house
I might have a collection of over 1,000 lovely photos of kitchens (hey, I've been working on it for a long time), but these Mediterranean kitchens are some of my favorites. I love the way they combine
Recounts the adventures of six knights each representing a different virtue
Harper Colophon paperback book cover designed and illustrated by Emanuel Schongut (circa 1960s). The book is titled Villette, author Charlotte Bronte.
Bedlinen in 100% crisp organic cotton for both children and adults. Gives your bed a contemporary look with colors that can be combined just the way you want. Several international sizes and colored sheets and pillow cases sold separately to make it easy for you to complete and update your bed with the stuff you already have.
FICTION: A fictionalized account of the life of Hildegard von Bingen, a 12th-century nun known for her visions and her reverence for the natural world.
“You'll never look at a period piece the same way again. Ruth Goodman, a historian who lives her studies, takes the "Dawn to Dusk" approach seriously. Her re-creation of ...”
One of my favorite children's writers and illustrators was born October 14, 1893. Lois Lenski was born in Springfield, Ohio. She went to Ohio State University and received a B.S. in education with teaching certification. During this process, she discovered her great love was illustration, and went to New York City to study at the Art Students League. Lois Lenski's early work included fashion illustrations and greeting cards. (I have a greeting card that I think may have been illustrated by her -- I will let you know when I research further and find out more!) She had a successful career as an illustrator, and illustrated the childhood Betsy-Tacy books. (Vera Neville illustrated the teen/adult books in this series.) I absolutely love her illustrations in these books. They capture small town childhood so perfectly. Lois Lenski was also a successful children's writer. Her first book was Skipping Village (1927). She wrote and illustrated a charming series of picture books featuring Mr. Small. She was a wonderfully prolific writer. She wrote historical fiction for children, and her historical novels were some of my early reads in this genre. Because of her books, I have a lifelong love of historical fiction. My favorite of her historical novels is Indian Captive, about Mary Jemison. It is still in print, and I have a copy in both print and Kindle format. Lois Lenski also wrote a series of regional novels, including Strawberry Girl, Prairie School, Bayou Suzette, and more. Many of these books are also still in print. She had yet another series called the Roundabout books, about regional life in the United States. This series included titles like: We Live in the South, We Live in the Country, We Live in the City, etc. Lois Lenski was married to Arthur Covey, whom she met in art school, and their family lived in Connecticut for years. Eventually they traveled in the south and moved to Florida, where they lived until her death in 1974. Ms. Lenski's novels are such a slice of time and place, and I am so happy that they are still available for young readers. Strawberry Girl won a 1946 Newbery Medal, and it is a good starting place for young readers interested in her work. I also, of course, highly recommend the Betsy-Tacy series written by Maud Hart Lovelace and illustrated by Lois Lenski. You will find a nice bibliography of her writing at the website of Illinois State University. You may also enjoy visiting the Lois Lensky Covey Foundation, which works to promote literacy and foster a love of reading for at-risk children. Have you read any of Lois Lenski's books? What are your favorites? I'd love to hear from you in the comments, below.
