by B.L. Unkel | Mar 15, 2025 | Travel
What comes to mind when I say, I want to build a brick wall? I’ll bet you pictured a straight brick wall. But that’s not what I want. I want a “crinkle crankle” wall, as the British call them. What Is It A “crinkle crankle” wall is a brick wall with alternating...
by B.L. Unkel | Feb 22, 2025 | Everything Else
In Did You Know This Seasoning Repels Insects, Lightens Hair, and Freshens Breath?, I promised more information about an environmentally friendly pesticide in the Spring. Guess what? Here in Texas, Spring is here. (Rather, it will be next week when our temps jump back...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 11, 2025 | Baking
Here in Texas winter has finally arrived. Perfect timing, since January is National Hot Tea Month. Tea History British colonists brought the habit of tea drinking with them when they migrated to North America. However, in protest of all things English in the...
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 | 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...
