Long time, no see! To put it bluntly (and to get some of the where have you been, and where are you going? Out of the way), Covid really did...

It's the 75th Anniversary of the end of the war in Europe! Happy VE Day! Today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the war...

You weren't the only one who had to celebrate their birthday in quarantine this year... Alright, so, my plans for this post are d...

Enjoying a classic Civil Rights era treat! Pecan pies have always been something of a mystery to me, as they're completely not ...

Bringing the books to life! I've talked before about how Addy's mom is one of my favorite American Girl characters. Ruth Wa...

Listen to us in the kitchen where the blog first got started! As many of you probably know by now, Jess, Kirsten and I got to do some...

An airy treat as delicate as a ballet superstar! Our last holiday treat of 2019 is the pavlova, a signature dessert of my wife'...

Celebrate Christmas like the McIntires! In a sharp contrast to Maryellen's Christmas story, Molly's Surprise is all about ...

A recipe straight from the mid 20th century with a long, long history. Although American Girl has snipped Maryellen's Christmas...

A cornbread that could have been served at the first Thanksgiving! I swear I intended to have Jane represent the experience of sett...

A pie that's really more of a cake, but tasty either way! Molasses is one of my favorite ingredients to use in dessert. I'm...

A trip down memory lane via the oven! A fun part of starting this blog has meant I've discovered how easy it is to find recipes...

A cake that could be a real community effort! Sorry again for the delay. My life post-vow renewal/reception has surprisingly meant ...

A New York classic you can make far from the Big Apple! My wife loves cheesecake. I'm not sure I would go as far as to say she...

Recreating an old favorite! This Kaya inspired recipe barely qualifies as historical, but it's inspired by something I've bee...

A cherished tradition from Wellesley College! There's something about September that always seems to signal a slow down in my blo...

Experimenting with new ingredients to make a yummy treat! Red bean ice cream and other red bean flavored sweets have long been someth...

A dessert that's both fancy and humble! Boiled desserts are something that fascinate me. They used to be as American as apple pie...

A treat Addy, Abraham Lincoln, and Jane Austen might have enjoyed! In my experience, one of the many benefits of going to grad school...

Two gelatin desserts for the price of one! It just wouldn't be a trip through the 20th Century without at least one recipe spot...