The ghosts and goblins, witches and spirits that are so much a part of every October now, have their roots in superstitions from many centuries ago. Here’s a look at the strange history of Halloween!
Chocolate mint sundae cake “Yes! It’s easy to get better cakes — use Spry with Cake-Improver!” says Aunt Jenny. “It is proof you’re wanting, ladies?
No luck needed to bake this deliciously vintage Lucky Clover Cake for St Patrick’s Day! This recipe from 1950 promised to be tall, dark and delicious.
Once you make this Shamrock silk pie — made with chocolate chips, cream cheese and Irish Mist liqueur — you’ll know why Irish eyes are smiling.
Fourth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers Concord, New Hampshire (1861) The Eagle and the Harp – Irish recruitment poster from the Civil War Come with
Light a crystal fire Fire born of fire. The light of the stars. The light of the sun. The light of a chandelier by Waterford. A legend,
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