A bit more about everything. I’ve named this website “Heart of the Home” after a beautiful song by the Celtic singer/songwriter Andy Stewert. When I get permission, I will post the lyrics to it. Some of my favorite things include sewing (until extremely recently, my twin sister and I ran a website business where we constructed and sold historical clothing), music (I am a church choir director), puttering in my kitchen, and puttering in my garden. I love the concept of square foot gardening, and so this year I am going to post ongoing pictures and information about it, beginning tomorrow!
I also am a bit of a student of historical cookery. As I feel we have much to learn from the past, from time to time I’m going to publish recipes from the past and discuss how they can be included on todays table.
My living room has words stencilled around walls near the ceiling. They kind of convey my philosophy. They’re from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliette. “This night I hold an old accustom’d feast, where to I have invited many a guest, such as I love: and you, among the store, one more, most welcome, makes my number more.” It pretty much means “come on in–let’s party!”
I welcome your comments, and can’t wait to welcome you into my home!
Saved as a favorite, I really like your site!
Thanks for making the effort to explain the terminlogy to the rookies!