Today's Shakespeare quote from The Shakespeare Birthday Book
"We know what we are, but know not what we may be."
Hamlet, Act iv. Sc. 5.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Sunday, 10 May 2015
1915 Housekeeper's Diary: May
Flora Klickmann's tips for the month of May, from her 1915 book The Mistress of the Little House.
(Links to catch up on previous months if you missed them: January, February, March, April)
May
"Old-fashioned housekeepers used to store this month the may-blossom, by stripping off the white petals and putting them into a wide-mouthed bottle with a screw-top, or a tight-fitting cork.
When full, pour in as much brandy as it will hold, and seal it down, then, after a few weeks, pour off the spirit and keep it for flavouring custards, etc., as it is deliciously delicate." - This sounds rather lovely!
"The whites of eggs well whisked up and a little lemon-juice added, is a very nutritious pick-me-up for sick people." - This sounds quite nice too, and it also makes a good DIY face mask!
And for the bacon lovers: "...bacon is a very good dish for luncheon for a change, but should be followed immediately by a green salad to counteract its richness." - I don't see this advice catching on though to be honest!
(Links to catch up on previous months if you missed them: January, February, March, April)
May
"Old-fashioned housekeepers used to store this month the may-blossom, by stripping off the white petals and putting them into a wide-mouthed bottle with a screw-top, or a tight-fitting cork.
When full, pour in as much brandy as it will hold, and seal it down, then, after a few weeks, pour off the spirit and keep it for flavouring custards, etc., as it is deliciously delicate." - This sounds rather lovely!
"The whites of eggs well whisked up and a little lemon-juice added, is a very nutritious pick-me-up for sick people." - This sounds quite nice too, and it also makes a good DIY face mask!
And for the bacon lovers: "...bacon is a very good dish for luncheon for a change, but should be followed immediately by a green salad to counteract its richness." - I don't see this advice catching on though to be honest!
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Shakespeare: In the merry month of May
Today's Shakespeare quote from The Shakespeare Birthday Book
"In the merry month of May.
Sitting in the pleasant shade
Which a grove of myrtles made,
Beasts did leap, and birds did sing,
Trees did grow and plants did spring;
Everything did banish moan."
Passionate Pilgrim.
"In the merry month of May.
Sitting in the pleasant shade
Which a grove of myrtles made,
Beasts did leap, and birds did sing,
Trees did grow and plants did spring;
Everything did banish moan."
Passionate Pilgrim.
Friday, 1 May 2015
May Song - joy is everywhere!
Oxfordshire Children's May Song
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Birdies, build your nest;
Weave together straw and feather,
Doing each your best.
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Flowers are coming too:
Pansies, lilies, daffodillies
Now are coming through.
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
All around is fair:
Shimmer and quiver on the river,
Joy is everywhere.
We wish you a happy May.
Old Country Rhyme, taken from Harry Golding's book Verses For Children
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Birdies, build your nest;
Weave together straw and feather,
Doing each your best.
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
Flowers are coming too:
Pansies, lilies, daffodillies
Now are coming through.
Spring is coming, spring is coming,
All around is fair:
Shimmer and quiver on the river,
Joy is everywhere.
We wish you a happy May.
Old Country Rhyme, taken from Harry Golding's book Verses For Children
Illustration by Margaret W. Tarrant
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