Derived from Old English Wōdnesdæg and Middle English Wednesdei, “day of Woden,” the word Wednesday ultimately means the same thing as dies Mercurii, or “day of Mercury.” Almonds are said to be sacred to Mercury, so today we’ll look at… Continue Reading
Continuing this week’s quest for the perfect Parisian sandwich, you can also make your own Dijon mustard. It will taste better and cost less than what you can buy in the grocery store. Planning ahead is necessary, however, as it… Continue Reading
Still craving that delicious Parisian sandwich? Unless you happen to live near a gourmet shop, you may need to make your own cornichons. This is a good excuse to start your own backyard garden, as it’s hard to find tiny… Continue Reading
If you are going to enjoy a sandwich like the ones Crowley ate in Paris, you need to be able to get an authentic baguette. So few bakeries in America know how to do it properly, so you should probably… Continue Reading
Throughout his Paris Diary, Crowley tells us of eating sandwiches, but never what sort. Either he assumes we already know, or perhaps it doesn’t matter. In any case, there are many possibilities, all quite appetizing. The Baguette Diet says: “Sandwich jambon… Continue Reading
According to Last Dinner on the Titanic, “Mrs. Beeton, the mother of British cuisine, popularized jelly desserts, which, before the advent of instant gelatin, were time-consuming and labor intensive. Serving a jelly to guests meant that the meal was a… Continue Reading
Last Dinner on the Titanic asks: “How much of this marathon menu did people actually eat? We can’t know for sure. We do know that upper crust Edwardians regularly sat down to meals that followed this opulent and time-consuming ritual.… Continue Reading
Last Dinner on the Titanic notes: “If you are looking for a dish that epitomizes the excess of the Edwardian era, look no further: a filet mignon accompanied by a buttery wine sauce, topped with a piece of foie gras… Continue Reading
On the Eighth Day of his Paris diary, Crowley tells us, “9.10. Having done an hour’s illumination of the New Ritual, will go and break my fast with coffee and a brioche, and thence proceed to Michael Brenner’s studio.” It… Continue Reading
This is a dish that it’s wise to prepare days ahead of time, if possible. Punch Rosé, as served at the OTO centennial 1 1/2 cups rosewater 1 cup water 1/2 cup simple syrup 1/4 cup lightly packed mint leaves… Continue Reading