Sarah Munro’s Black Pepper & Elderberry Vinegar
Elderberries aren’t just great sources of Vitamin C. They are tied to Halloween through the legend of Holle, the guardian of the dead and considered the first witch of Europe.
Abhartach: The Celtic Vampire
Yes, there were vampires in Ireland and they inspired Bram Stoker’s famous novel Dracula.
Elizabeth Marie Pope’s Perilous Gard
A brief introduction to the acclaimed YA author Elizabeth Marie Pope and her Newberry Honor novel The Perilous Gard.
Movie Review: The VVitch
The Halloween horror movie The Witch is a tense, psychological family drama. But the writing element I loved the most was the subtle-yet-powerful Inciting Incident that sets of a tragic chain of events that kept me watching until the bitter (and violent) end.
Legend of the Jack O’Lantern
It’s that time of year again to start carving pumpkins. But did you know that we make Jack 0’Lanterns because Stingy Jack once outwitted the devil?
Michaelmas and Blackberry Hand Pies
Today is Michaelmas and it’s also the last day to pick blackberries. I’m celebrating by making homemade blackberry hand pies.
A Brief History of the Headless Horseman & a Ginger Cake
Because it’s that time of year again, here’s a brief History of the Headless Horseman & a Ginger Cake recipe to help ward him off.
Fall Equinox & World Peace Cookies
Today is the Fall Equinox so I’m celebrating by telling a harvest myth while baking chocolate shortbread cookies!
The Legend of Scarecrows
The legend of scarecrows dates back thousand of years–and we still love them and fear them.
Nutting Day Deserves a Cake
Nutting Day deserves a fabulous cake worthy of the day’s history.
Ember Days & September Pie
The Fall Ember days have arrived so it’s time to read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and make a September Pie.