by janet | Apr 2, 2012 | Around Town, Research
What’s in Mrs. Hale Receipts for the Million, 1857? 1347. A few Rules for Health. –Rise early. Eat simple food. Take plenty of exercise. Never fear a little fatigue. Today’s Guest: Filmmaker and Historian Todd Warger Today, my guest is historian and... by janet | Jul 29, 2011 | Research
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipt for the Million 1857? 157. To make Starch—Dissolve as much starch as will be required in a very small quantity of cold water; then pour boiling water on it till it is of the right consistency, and let it boil once or twice. In... by janet | Nov 26, 2009 | Research
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 2078. Why will a black teapot make a better tea than a bright metal one, if it is set on the hob to “draw”? 2079 Because the black teapot will absorb heat plentifully from the fire and keep the water... by janet | Nov 7, 2009 | Research, Writing history
What’s in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 2076. Do not pensioners, and aged cottagers, generally prefer the black earthen teapot to the bright metal one? 2077. Yes, because they set it on the hob to “draw;” in which , the little black teapot... by janet | Oct 22, 2009 | Research, Writing history
What is in Mrs. Hale’s Receipts for the Million 1857? 2074. Why will not a dull black teapot make good tea? 2075. Because the heat of the water flies off so quickly, through the dull black surface of the tea pot, that the water is very rapidly cooled, and... by janet | Apr 12, 2009 | Research
All places have secrets or stories to tell. How they got settled. Why they went away. Who was there first. I have been researching the “Lost Cities of Skagit County.” The county is located in Western Washington, about 50 miles north of Seattle. It’s...