by janet | Jul 3, 2009 | History
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? To write secretly on a pocket Handkerchief.- Dissolve alum in pure water, and write upon a fine white handkerchief, which, when dry will not be seen at all. But when you would have the letters visible,... by janet | Jun 24, 2009 | Guest Writer/Historian
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? Choice of Reading. Never keep house without books. Life is not life to any great purpose where books are not. Read on any subject connected with your own pursuits. A good book is a safe refuge in idle... by janet | Jun 22, 2009 | History
What’s in Mrs. Hales’ Receipts for the Million 1857? Substitute for Cream in Tea or Coffee. — Beat the white of an egg to a froth, put to it a very small lump of butter, and mix well. Then turn the coffee to it gradually, so that it may not curdle.... by janet | Jun 19, 2009 | Writing history, Writing resources
I’ve decided to add something to this blog. Every year for the past thirteen years, I have gone to English Camp on San Juan Island and have demonstrated mid- 19th century folkways. There’s a lot of butter making and biscuit cutting going on — as... by janet | Jun 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
On June 15th, 1859 the incident known as the Pig War occurred on San Juan Island. I’ll be writing more about it in another post, but suffice to say, there will be doings at the San Juan Island National Historical Park this summer for the 150th anniversary. The...