In my school talks, I chat a wee bit about the weaponry mentioned in my books. And after a visit early this summer to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh (my favorite museum ever, by the way), I’ve some wonderful examples of medieval weaponry and armor that link nicely to my books. First, here’s… Read more »
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The garden has been such a comfort during these rough times. I hope these pics—of a peony and wild phlox, lupine, and lady’s mantle—bring you a breath of peace as well.
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For the last month or so, I've been buying a couple of pints of strawberries from my local organic farm. Each time, I've thought how lovely they'd be on a tart. Yesterday, I finally made one: with a pâte sucrée base, crème anglaise custard, and fresh strawberries. I also did a light layer of chocolate between the base and the crust; a technique I learned a long time ago when I made tarts a lot more often. With strawberries and a strongly vanilla custard, it's a nice additional touch.
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