by B.L. Unkel | Aug 7, 2021 | Travel
A few summers ago, I experienced a redefining of my perception of three historic seafaring vessels. I’d heard the stories about these ships but had no real clue as to their true size . . . until I saw them in person. How Small is “Small?” On the...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 31, 2021 | Writing
It’s been several months since I shared a few commonly used phrases and the history behind them. Since the last couple of DYKs were food-related, here are some food and kitchen-related phrases and their original meanings. Food-Related Phrases In a Pickle...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 24, 2021 | Baking
Writing last week’s DYK made me think of the tomato chow-chow recipe I use and the story behind it . . . How It Began Several years ago, an older friend gave me a jar of her cousin’s tomato chow-chow. (More like a sweet tomato relish, really.) After tasting it,...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 17, 2021 | Baking
Now that we’re well into summer, I hope you’re enjoying the benefits of a vegetable garden. There’s nothing tastier than a BLT with fresh-out-of-the-garden tomatoes. (Of course, with the high cost of bacon, maybe it’s just a fresh out-the-garden tomato sandwich.) How...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 10, 2021 | History
A couple of weeks ago, I shared The Legend of Reelfoot Lake. Here are the historical facts about the earthquakes in that legend. Timeline (All times listed are local to where the quakes occurred.) December 16, 1811, 2:15 A.M. – The first quake (7.2-8.2) hit...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 3, 2021 | History
Tomorrow is July 4th, our country’s birthday. But rather than talk about the American Revolution, let’s jump ahead almost one hundred fifty years to an American hero known simply as “Sergeant York.” For most people, York’s hero status comes from his actions during...
