Emma Inspired Strawberry-Lavender Scones

From Tea Time magazineMakes 12 scones2 1/2 cups sifted bread flour1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries1/2 cup finely chopped toasted almond slivers1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided2 teaspoons lavender2 1/2 tablespoons honey1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking … Continue reading Emma Inspired Strawberry-Lavender Scones →

JASNA AGM

Friendly reminder to check out the JASNA.org site for information on the 2010 AGM in Portland Oregon – it is more than half-full, so if you have thoughts of attending this sure-to-be-fabulous gathering in celebration of Northanger Abbey, best to send in your registration as soon as possible.

Pugs, Jane Austen, political conspiracy and mass murder

Versailles and More's Catherine Delors shares, "Fans of Jane Austen will remember Lady Bertram in Mansfield Park sitting on her sofa with her pug by her side. “The next time Pug has a litter you shall have a puppy,” she tells her niece Fanny. Lady Bertram can think of no higher mark of her regard. … Continue reading Pugs, Jane Austen, political conspiracy and mass murder →

Book Suggestion: For the King

Catherine Delors' For the King is officially out. Here are some reviews- Margaret at HistoricalNovels.info: review- Julianne at Writing the Renaissance: review and giveaway- Ana of Aneca’s World: review- Marie of Historical Fiction Connection: review and giveawayNeedless to say, you may participate in more than one giveaway to increase your chances.Also two fellow writers interviewed … Continue reading Book Suggestion: For the King →

Pear Cheesecake Bites

From TeaTime magazineMakes 2 dozen miniature cakes1 3/4 cups granola cereal 1 cup graham-cracker crumbs3/4 cup sugar, divided3 tablespoons butter, melted1 egg white, lightly beaten1 (5.5-ounce) can pear nectar1 (2.35-gram) bag herbal spiced tisane*2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extractGarnish: sugared thyme†1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. … Continue reading Pear Cheesecake Bites →

Book Suggestion: Shed Chic

Shed Chic: Outdoor Buildings for Work, Rest, and PlayWriter Sally Coulthard discusses the multitude of purposes, ranging from play space for children to guest quarters, that private garden sheds can accommodate. Shed Chic highlights case studies and offers technical guidelines for infrastructures, as well as including a detailed directory of companies, architects, and decorating resources. … Continue reading Book Suggestion: Shed Chic →

Jane–a work of art!?

AustenBlog let us know that the Bravo TV reality show, “Work of Art,” recently featured the contestants, who are artists, competing to design a cover for a Penguin Classics novel. Apparently they had a choice of several novels, and two of the contestants chose to illustrate Pride and Prejudice. The whole episode is not available … Continue reading Jane–a work of art!? →

July/August JA’s Regency World published

The latest issue of Jane Austen’s Regency World magazine has been published. Articles in this issue include:*Austen or Bronte? Maggie Sullivan, editrix of AustenBlog.com, discusses media suggestions that ‘Bronte is the new Austen’ *The Bath Bugabo (or little green man): Cathryn Spence, from the American Museum in Bath, writes about an eccentric man who terrified … Continue reading July/August JA’s Regency World published →

Jane Austen’s House Museum’s Online Shop Is Now Live

The Shop at the Jane Austen’s House Museum has to be one of the best places a committed Janiete can spend money. Thanks to Austen Only for the heads-up that the shop is now online and open for business. So, get shopping! Here's a sampling of the goodies:

New Book: Miss Jane Austen’s Lady Susan – Revived by Helen Baker

A Jane Austen First: Miss Jane Austen, as you recall, penned 'Lady Susan' at the tender age of nineteen. It was her first completed attempt at a novel - never submitted for publication. Yet the twenty-three thousand words sparkle with the genius to come. As the lady presented her novel in the form of letters, … Continue reading New Book: Miss Jane Austen’s Lady Susan – Revived by Helen Baker →