According to Last Dinner on the Titanic: “A woman named Olga may have inspired an actual chef; more likely hers was a generic Russian name used to indicate that this dish has a Russian flavor. The ingredient that that originally… Continue Reading
In 2012, the United States O.T.O. celebrated its Centennial at William Blake Lodge, noting that the year was also the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. As part of a weekend of festivities, participants enjoyed selections from the… Continue Reading
The Olmecs of southern Mexico were probably the first to ferment, roast, and grind cacao beans for drinks and gruels, possibly as early as 1500 B.C., said Hayes Lavis, a cultural arts curator for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the… Continue Reading
As mentioned yesterday, Crowley refers to himself in the third person on the 9th day of his Paris Diary. “12.20. He has walked, reciting the Ritual, to Dr. R— and H— for lunch. They have forgotten the appointment, so he… Continue Reading
On the Ninth Day of John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’., Aleister Crowley refers to himself in the third person. “12.20. He has walked, reciting the Ritual, to Dr. R— and… Continue Reading
As noted yesterday, Crowley had quite a rich dinner on The Tenth Day of his Paris diary. “7.10. More waste time aimlessly watching a poker game. Walked down to Café de Versailles. Dinner. Hors d’Œuvre, Escargots, Cassoulet de Castelnaudry, Glace,… Continue Reading
Crowley had quite a rich dinner on The Tenth Day of his Paris diary. “7.10. More waste time aimlessly watching a poker game. Walked down to Café de Versailles. Dinner. Hors d’Œuvre, Escargots, Cassoulet de Castelnaudry, Glace, 1/2 Evian.” Cassoulet… Continue Reading
Aleister Crowley tells us in John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴, The Tenth Day, “12.15. At Pantheon. 1/2 dozen Marennes [oysters], Rognons Brochette [skewered kidneys], Lait chaud [warm milk].” Skewered Kidneys… Continue Reading
Ixel Balamke’s Wine Punch – This is one recipe that is a favorite of mine that uses Riesling with Cointreau and is refreshing spring like drink. 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew melon 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons warm water One… Continue Reading
Aleister Crowley records a delicious meal in John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴, The Sixth Day, “7.40. Chez Lavenue. Bisque d’Ecrevisses, demi-perdreau à la Gelée, Cèpes Bordelaise, Coupe Jack.” Coupe Jack… Continue Reading