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16th Century German Landsknecht/Kampfrau
Undoubtedly, German women of the 16th century had an individualist way of dressing compared to her English or French counterparts. For...
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Jun 18, 20236 min read


Beinenstich or Bee-Sting Cake
by Lady Scholastica Joycors — The Culinary Bard WINNER - 2014 Trial by Fire — Dessert Category This is a traditional German cake made of...
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May 3, 20235 min read


Luda, The Reindeer Maiden
A Siberian Folktale as told by Lady Scholastica Joycors ON A WINTERY DAY IN SIBERIA, a very long time ago, the Moon gazed down on the...
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May 3, 20235 min read


Mistletoe Lore
by Lady Scholastica Joycors MISTLETOE has been the subject of many legends and traditions for hundreds of years. Ancient Druids...
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May 3, 20233 min read


Cabbages in Pottage or Cabbage Soup
by Lady Scholastica Joycors — The Culinary Bard Trial by Fire 2022 - Winner - Vegetable Category Cabbages in Pottage or Cabbage Soup...
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May 3, 20233 min read


Irish Folklore - Jack o'Lantern
by Lady Scholastica Joycors Stingy Jack An Irish Folktale Long ago in a small village in Ireland lived a drunkard named Stingy Jack. He...
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May 3, 20234 min read


A Torte of Domestic Pumpkin without a Shell or Crustless Pumpkin Cheese Torte
by Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard Winner - Trial by Fire 2022 - Desserts BARTOLOMEO SCAPPI (1500 to 1577 A.D.) was a...
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May 3, 20235 min read


Apollo and Cyrene
Written by Lady Scholastica Joycors based on the works of the 9th Pindarian Ode HYPSEUS WAS THE PROUD KING of Lapithae and Khildanope,...
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May 3, 20238 min read


There's Food in My Story - Panettone
by Lady Scholastica Joycors The origin of Panettone is somewhat of a mystery. There are at least three theories about how this fruity...
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May 3, 20233 min read


Panttone
by Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard PANTTONE IS AN ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITION, and many families all across the country...
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May 3, 20234 min read


There's Food in My Story - A Historical Tidbit about Gingerbread
by Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard SINCE THE LATE 14th century, Pierniki Toruńskie (Polish name for gingerbread) have been...
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May 3, 20231 min read


Nürnberger Lebkuchen
by Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard HONEY CAKES (Honigkuchen) the forerunner of Lebkuchen can be traced back to the Egyptians...
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May 3, 20233 min read


Mullah Nasreddin and the Feast
A Tale of the Middle East as told by Scholastica Joycors MULLAH NASREDDIN was sometimes a wise man and sometimes a fool. I will leave it...
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May 3, 20234 min read


Tamr Mulawwa (Stuffed Dates)
Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard Winner - Trial by Fire - Desserts A SWEET OFTEN SERVED at the Kaliph’s table and even down...
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May 3, 20232 min read


The Greek Mermaid Thessaloniki: Her History & Legend Revealed
by Lady Scholastica Joycors Mermaids are said to be mythical sea creatures with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of...
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May 3, 20234 min read


The Forgotten Reign
An Original story by Lady Scholastica Joycors Written at the Request of their Royal Majesties, Anton and Luned, for 12th Night THERE WAS...
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May 3, 20237 min read


Aargauer Rüeblitorte – Carrot Cake
by Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard Rüeblitorte is typical of the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. Aargauer Rüeblitorte, is light...
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May 3, 20233 min read


The Legend of the Snow Maiden
as told by Lady Scholastica Joycors from an old Russian Folktale A very long time ago, in the forests of Russia, there lived a peasant...
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May 3, 20234 min read


Nucato - Spiced Honey Nut Crunch
by Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard This is a recipe I made for 12th Night last year and it along with my other brittle's won...
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May 3, 20232 min read


Panforte — An Italian Christmas Tradition
by Lady Scholastica Joycors - The Culinary Bard Making and creating traditions are big at Christmas – so what better time to enjoy a...
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May 3, 20234 min read
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