by B.L. Unkel | Mar 13, 2021 | Travel
We’re halfway through March, and the official start of Spring is only days away. Temperatures in Texas have returned to normal after the brutal winter weather experienced a few weeks ago. Tennessee, too, has enjoyed a taste of spring. However, folks here aren’t fooled...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 6, 2021 | Baking
That link is the colonial tavern. Cups and Spoons If you’ve ever done any cooking, you’ve probably measured out ingredients. Did you know the use of measuring cups and spoons came from tavern owners and innkeepers? In Europe, measurements were made with scales....
by B.L. Unkel | Feb 27, 2021 | History
Since I’ve talked about the history of some words (“Did You Know When a Deer Was More Than a Deer?”), I decided to share a few phrases we’ve all heard but whose origination you may not know. Several years ago, I visited a number of historic inns and taverns in...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 30, 2021 | History
According to www.dictionary.com, Pronunciation “is the act or result of producing the sounds of speech, including articulation, stress, and intonation, often with reference to some standard of correctness or acceptability.” But who decides what is correct? In one...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 23, 2021 | History
How many of you are familiar with the use of essential oils? It’s become big business in the past decade or so. Most oils are named after the plant from which they are distilled. However, in some cases, where a number of base oils are used to create a blend, another...
