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Here’s more on the background research I did into life on the “home front” during World War I for What Lies Beneath. With the entry of the US into World War I, voluntary food conservation came into being in order … Continue reading
Tag Archives: baking
Because it’s pie day today! This pie was actually a veal and ham pie, so very British. But I assert with confidence that this Chinese-American girl makes a mean one! … Continue reading
[Note: This is a re-post from last year for your edification and amusement. Merry baking!] Don’t you just love those magazine covers? You know, the Christmas issues with the plates of gorgeously decorated sugar cookies that promise “simple, heart-felt gifts … Continue reading
I’ve been watching The Great British Bake Off on TV. It’s fun, low key, and I like all the bakers. I’m so impressed with them. I’m learning some interesting things. I had no idea that in Britain there’s strong flour, … Continue reading
I like bread. I like to bake it, even though I’m not great at it. I used to be better before living in Montana and having kids. I just didn’t get it done there and so I’m waaaay out of … Continue reading