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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


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


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


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


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


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


Here There Be Hedgehogs
by Lady Scholastica Joycors I recently ran across an article at the Medieval Manuscripts blog about hedgehogs, and it made me chuckle. I...
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May 3, 20237 min read


Irish Soda Bread
by Lady Scholastica Joycors — The Culinary Bard Irish Soda Bread is the most famous of all Irish breads and became popular at the...
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May 3, 20234 min read


Strawberries - Food of the Gods
by Scholastica Joycors Strawberries - Food of the Gods by Scholastica Joycors The history of the strawberry dates back to Ancient Rome...
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May 3, 20232 min read


Poudre Forte
by Lady Scholastica Joycors STRONG POWDER, also known as Poudre Fort, Powder Fort, or Powdour Fort is one of the spice blends which was...
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May 2, 20232 min read


Ravioli
by Lady Scholastica Joycors The history of pasta is a somewhat debated subject. It may date back as far as the 4th Century Etruscan and...
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May 2, 20233 min read


Lammas Day - Festival of the Wheat
by Lady Scholastica Joycors Grain has held a place of importance in civilization back nearly to the beginning of time. Grain became...
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May 1, 20234 min read


Four Thieves Vinegar — History and a Recipe
by Scholastica Joycors Myth and legends surround the Four Thieves Vinegar and are too numerous to list in this short article. Some say it...
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May 1, 20234 min read


Twelve Days of Feasts and Fun
by Scholastica Joycors AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTED Christmas has past and yet I am still writing about it. Why? Because Christmas, just like...
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May 1, 20238 min read
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