by B.L. Unkel | Dec 14, 2024 | Baking
Today is National Roasted Chestnuts Day. So, cue the music and let’s sing. Wait. Before we get to the singing, let’s talk chestnuts. The Plant Chestnuts have been around for over 4,000 years. And, as you might guess from the song lyrics, they are edible nuts....
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 7, 2024 | History
One of my favorite Christmas memories is going caroling as a youth. Unfortunately, it appears few continue that practice today. The Beginning Carols were sung and danced in Europe thousands of years ago. However, prior to the birth of Jesus and the celebration...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 30, 2024 | Baking
I’m sure most of you have heard of eggnog. But how many of you have heard of boiled custard? For me, nothing says Christmas like a glass of that creamy goodness. Boiled Custard Every year at Christmas, my paternal grandmother made boiled custard. I made it a...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 16, 2024 | Baking
Cinnamon was once an extremely expensive commodity. Today, this spice is a staple found in most kitchens around the world. The Food Connection Cinnamon has a long and delicious history. It’s one of the world’s oldest spices. In the U.S.—and much of the...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 9, 2024 | History
Depending on your age, you may or may not have heard the phrase, Kilroy Was Here. With Veterans Day just two days away, I thought this might be a good time to share the fascinating story of the mysterious Mr. Kilroy. The Man Most people born between 1913 and...
