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December 7, 2016
A Housewife’s Holiday — The Homestead Blog
by Isis Quan When we think of the 1920s woman, images of the fashionable “It” girl, the budding career woman, or the dauntless suffragist may come to mind. We characterize the ‘20s as a transitional period for women, where stereotypes were challenged and voices were raised in outcry. Undoubtedly, the decade saw the roles of […]... Read More
October 30, 2016
An Epic Adventure Giveaway
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A Timeless Tale Giveaway
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October 19, 2016
50 Fabulous Pictures of Women’s Street Style from the 1920s
The High Point of street photography started in the 1920s, bolstered by the introduction of the Leica camera. Photographers let themselves be carried away by the flux of the metropolis with its paradoxical, ambiguous universe, and they photographed freely from the hand. Aesthetics changed: What was accidental, casual, surprising, fleeting, and also trivial in urban…
July 1, 2016
Favorite Quotes from a Few Founding Fathers
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…” Our Founding Fathers knew a … Continue reading →
October 27, 2015
A Little Halloween History
While researching the 1920s era for my book, The Candy Store, I learned a great deal about the history and evolution of Halloween. What has become a multi-billion dollar industry in the last 100 years or so was in its … Continue reading →
October 15, 2015
Thursday Treat: A Mad Scientist Party
From our friends at Wilton and Family Features, here is a great Thursday Treat! Tricks for Your Treats Chili Mac Cup Concoction: Use a regular muffin pan to bake mac and cheese cups – a fun twist on the kids’ … Continue reading →
October 13, 2015
Tuesday Tips: Tempering Chocolate
Tempering is the process of melting and cooling chocolate so it will be smooth and glossy and perfect for making chocolate-dipped confections. Chocolate that isn’t tempered will look awful and will not properly set-up. For best results, use high-quality dark … Continue reading →
October 8, 2015
Thursday Treat: Hoot Owl Cookies
Hoot sweet! Aren’t these the cutest? And really easy to make too! Micky’s Hoot Owl Cookies INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 4 cups flour … Continue reading →
October 6, 2015
Candy Making – 3 Essential Tools
Hello Friends and Fans! Whether I’m writing a new story or making candy, I’m always looking to improve on the old recipes and add new ones to my “cookbook”. And whether … Continue reading →
