by B.L. Unkel | May 1, 2021 | Travel
Almost two hundred years ago today (196 years on May 4, to be precise), an incredible journey came to an end. At least, it’s incredible by today’s standards. The Background In 1824, as the United States of America approached its fiftieth anniversary, national...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 27, 2021 | Travel
Memory and Senses According to the scientific community, the sense of smell is the sense most strongly linked to memory. Is that true for you? For me, the strongest link is hearing. Certain songs whisk me away in the blink of an eye. Taste will produce a few memories,...
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...
