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Friday Feast | My Meeting with a Celtic Chef

Welcome to a new year on Friday Feast! Whew! I can actually see the sun while I’m writing this post. We’ve had rain in my part of California since the day after Christmas. I’m sure you’ve all heard about the horrific storms here, too. Beginning on New Year’s Eve, power outages everywhere. We’re talking hours and days. There were no special meals, no recipes to try out. Each time I thought of a new recipe to share and photograph, the power would go out. An interesting time here on the west coast ...

The Coffee Pot Book Club Presents "Caledon" by Virginia Crow

Please welcome back to the Tavern the lovely and talented Virginia Crow! We're celebrating her new book release and tour, Caledon. This book sounds intriguing! Grab a cup of mead and let's hear what Virginia has to say about the inspiration behind her new story...

A Message from Virginia Crow

Caledon began onsite.

On 10th August 2013, when most people in the Highlands – and several from further afield too – were heading to RunRig’s Party on the Moor, I was heading for a walk along The Big Burn i...

Medieval Monday | Would You Dare Make the Journey? #Medieval #TimeTravel #Romance

If you’ve read a few of my older guest author interviews, one of the questions I ask is, “You’ve been given a golden ticket to time travel into the past. Whom would you meet and why?”

Sounds exciting, right? In truth, the thought of hurling through time and space is exhilarating and frightening. And what if I didn’t land in the place I wished for? Yet what happens if all goes well and I’ve arrived at Urquhart Castle, Scotland in the 13th century? And it’s raining? No. Let’s say it’s snowing and...

The Coffee Pot Book Club Presents "Sisters of Castle Leod" by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard

Please welcome to the Tavern the lovely Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard! We're celebrating her new book release and tour, Sisters of Castle Leod. Grab a cup of mead and let's hear what Elizabeth has to say about the inspiration behind her new story...

A Message from Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard

Often when I’m chatting with a book club group, or maybe a personal friend, I am asked about the inspiration for my writing. It’s not the easiest question to answer, because so many things factor into the decis...

Medieval Monday | Word for January 2023

Welcome back to Medieval Monday!

It's been a couple months since I've shared a medieval word of the month. With all the celebratory events for Wishes Under a Highland Star, those medieval posts were set aside. Now, it's a new year and unique word: Collation. I thought this word is perfect for January. It takes a few weeks for me to settle back into my regular eating pattern after enjoying the holiday baking and cooking.

For those who are interested in the full description from Merriam-Webster ...

Medieval Monday | Word for January

Welcome back to Medieval Monday!

It's been a couple months since I've shared a medieval word of the month. With all the celebratory events for Wishes Under a Highland Star, those medieval posts were set aside. Now, it's a new year and unique word: Collation. I thought this word is perfect for January. It takes a few weeks for me to settle back into my regular eating pattern after enjoying the holiday baking and cooking.

For those who are interested in the full description from Merriam-Webster ...

Spotlight #NewRelease "Trip the Light Phantasmic" by Judith Sterling

Please make welcome to the Tavern my good friend and talented author Judith Sterling! We're celebrating her new book release, Trip the Light Phantasmic (The Gothic Gwyn Mysteries, Book One)! If you recall, Judith was a regular on Medieval Monday a year ago. Now she's on a journey with her new series. I'm enjoying this story immensely!

Grab a cup of cider and let's take a peek into Judith's new book...

Gwyneth Camm has just inherited her great-aunt’s house in Salem, Massachusetts, along with a...

Medieval Monday | Winner from "Wishes Under a Highland Star" #Giveaway

Welcome to a new year in the Tavern! I hope your holidays were filled with joy, love, lots of food, and laughter. Our family had a fabulous time, though I did indulge in far too much sweets. Who doesn't at this time of year, right? I've tossed all the remaining cookies to the freezer. It's a new year, fresh start, and cookies are for the weekend. At least for this gal.

As promised, I'm announcing the winner of Wishes Under a Highland Star Giveaway. Thank you to all who left a comment or email ...

#Winter Newsletter

Friendships. This word resonated strongly with me during the month of December while reflecting on this year. However, I'd toss the word aside many times since I had no idea what it meant. Yes, I have lots of friends—some who I’ve known most of my life. Yet the more I fought against the “friendship” theme for my winter newsletter, the more the universe kept reminding me to take a hard look at my relationships with friends—new, old, and those who are walking another path. And to write about it!

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Medieval Monday | Tavern Closures

Welcome to Medieval Monday! I'm going to keep this brief on the week before Christmas. The Tavern is closing (including my weekly Friday Feast) for the holidays and will open on Monday, January 2, 2023 when I announce the winner of the Wishes Under a Highland Star Giveaway. If you haven't had a chance to enter, take a peek HERE!

Be on the lookout for the Winter Newsletter which is coming soon. If you recall from the previous newsletter, they are now on my website under "Mary's Seasonal Musings...