Author: Anne
Anne is a librarian by day. By night, she reads. She knits. She watches movies and television shows. She enjoys board games. And posting on royal related forums.
Boy and girl born in Monaco
The Princely Monaco channel announced earlier that their twins were born earlier today at the Maternity of the Princess Grace Hospital Monaco.. Gabriella Thérèse Marie born at 17h04 Jacques, Honoré, Rainier born at 17h06 Prince Jacques Honoré Rainier is the Crown Prince. In accordance with the historic custom established by the treaty of Péronne (1641),… Continue reading Boy and girl born in Monaco
Review: Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige
The book Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige by John Lindskog depicts the story in 15 chapters of various photographers who have been following the Danish royal family through the years. It tells the story of King Frederik who did not much care for the photographers, but had one he tolerated. Prince Henrik who was… Continue reading Review: Royale Rejser: Bag kulisserne med de kongelige
Tuesdays with Dorie: Rugelach
These rather reminded me of Baklava in consistency. And my sister also commented that she has had something similar Middle Eastern desserts. Some comments: I am not a huge fan of coconut, but it needed it here for the consistency. I am not sure what I would substitute it with if I did not have… Continue reading Tuesdays with Dorie: Rugelach
Quotation Monday #87: Resolution
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. – Abraham Lincoln
Poll: Guess the twins in Monaco
In the midst of the sad royal news from Belgium – Queen Fabiola passed away yesterday, it is also time to remember that there will (knock on wood) be some happy princely news coming from Monaco soon. Princess Charlene is due to give birth to a set of twins in December. The Monegasque succession details… Continue reading Poll: Guess the twins in Monaco
Dye yarn
I tried my hand at dyeing yarn with Wilton’s gel food coloring recently. I tried two methods, one on the stovetop and one in the microwave. The (100% wool) yarn I started with was fluffy. After being in a water bath with vinegar, it was no longer fluffy. But it took color really well, and… Continue reading Dye yarn
BBC GoodFood Calendar November
The toffee apple and pecan cake was the recipe of November in the BBC GoodFood Calendar. It was an interesting cake – taste wise not quite like anything I’ve had before. The filling was delicious, and I made double on the advice of the comments at the site, but if I make it again, I… Continue reading BBC GoodFood Calendar November
Quotation Monday #86: Non-violence
Non-violence is the policy of the vegetable kingdom H. G. Wells