Enlightened Age

I remember when it all started! The love affair with Wolfgang, or more accurately, the love affair with his music. It was actually quite a...

Spent the weekend preparing some things in honor of Herr Mozart's birthday (January 27th). Made some Sacher tortes, or "tortlettes...

The Germans and Austrians just love their desserts, the more chocolate and cream, the better. And here's one to make, if you have the t...

We are well into January, and next week we will celebrate the 259th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! He was born on January 27th, at ...

Admiral Nelson, Britian's hero of the Napoleonic Wars, was quite busy in his January months. Here is a summary: 1)  Born in 1758, h...

At the end of this month, I am attending a Regency Ball in California. I attended last year, and it was quite an eye-opener, what with the ...

Still in the holiday mood, I looked into another new year's tradition and found THE BADDELEY CAKE! And what is this, you say? Well, h...