While dining in Paris, Aleister Crowley often topped off a meal with Glace. Here’s a recipe for a delicious iced custard that might be similar to the flavor enjoyed by the prophet. 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping… Continue Reading
More from John St. John The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴ The Seventh Day 6.15. Dinner — Hors d’OEuvre — Tripes à la Mode de Caen — Filet de Porc — Glace — 1/2 Graves. Oh, how… Continue Reading
Bored because of winter, how about a drinking game, although I personally don’t recommend all of them. http://vinepair.com/wine-blog/learn-6-historical-drinking-games/
In “John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O∴ M∴” Crowley records a number of delicious beef dishes. Sometimes he’s specific, and sometimes he’s not. On the Fourth Day, he is specific, and tells… Continue Reading
2008 Periquita Reserva Setúbal Ixel Balamke’s Wine Notes Color – Dark Ruby Aroma – Blueberries and vanilla Initial Taste – Ripe Blueberries and Blackcurrant with touches of vanilla Finish – Soft tannins good acidity Blackcurrant with flourishes of vanilla and… Continue Reading
The Fourth Day, 1.15. “During a lunch of 12 oysters, Cepes Bordelaise, Tarte aux Cerises, Cafe Noir, dispatched without Yoga or ceremonial, I wrote the Ritual in verse, in the Egyptian Language. I don’t think very well. Time must show:… Continue Reading
In “John St. John: The Record of the Magical Retirement of G. H. Frater, O.’. M.’.” Crowley records minute details of his day, including food and beverage. One of the beverages he seemed to find particularly refreshing is a citron… Continue Reading
In Jewish texts, Samael is better known as the ‘Angel of Death.’ It is believed that Samael is both good and evil in that he does the work of God but desires man to do evil. Samael is viewed as… Continue Reading
During his lifetime, Aleister Crowley was depicted by the tabloid press as the “Wickedest Man In the World,” a notoriety he took wry pride in and slyly cultivated for its publicity value (not unlike Disney child-stars releasing provocative music videos… Continue Reading
In 1863 Vin Mariani was red Bordeaux infused with cocoa leaves. The product was marketed as a digestif, an aperitif, and a general cure-all. The delicious concoction promised to heal whatever ailed you and provide the energy boost needed by actresses, inventors… Continue Reading