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Monday, September 27, 2021

Swissing Pride and Prejudice

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The following was part of the very first blog post I wrote upon arrival in Switzerland, in August of 2015. I had not reread it until today a...
Monday, September 20, 2021

Decoding an "18th century crumb cake" recipe

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A streusel coffeecake. I'm veering off from Jane today. Indulge me. Twenty some years ago, I served my now in-laws the first meal I had ...
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Monday, September 13, 2021

The Great Wash

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My dryer is broken. First of all, let me acknowledge that it is a bit unusual to have a proper clothes dryer in Switzerland. Some apartments...
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Monday, August 30, 2021

On Patience and Resignation: Persuasion, Chapter Eleven

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"When the evening was over, Anne could not but be amused at the idea of her coming to Lyme to preach patience and resignation to a youn...
Monday, August 23, 2021

The Ladies of Norland: Excerpt and Giveaway at The Book Rat

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Click here to return to the master list of Austen in August posts! Austen in August roles on! I had great intentions of posting more f...
Monday, August 9, 2021

“It was a delightful visit;—perfect, in being much too short.” – Emma, Chapter Thirteen

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The following was originally posted in August 2019, pre-pandemic, after returning from our last trip to the US. I maintain some hope of gett...
Monday, August 2, 2021

Austen in August 2021

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My dear readers,  I invite you to join in one of my favorite annual events, Austen in August , hosted by The Book Rat . I have been so fortu...