One of the things I get asked about all the time, Gentle Reader, is my tea preferences and tea drinking habits. This is because I have a hard-earned and well-deserved (if I do say so myself) reputation as a tea drinker (if not a tea connoisseur). But also because there is tea in… well… all […]
Apr252022
The Epic Tea Post: Best Teapots, Teakettles, & Favorite Tea with Gail Carriger
Mar182020
Supporting Artists Outside of Conventions – Buying Indie Gifts
Tough times, Gentle Reader. With a number of conventions cancelled, many of the friendly vendors that I look forward to seeing and buying pretties from are hurting. If you’re scared and strapped for funds right now, you can always put a little good out into the world by reviewing a book, or a craft person […]
Jan132020
10 Food & Recipes That Made Me Happy in 2019 (Miss Gail Recommends)
Continuing to reflect on last year, Gentle Reader, and things that made me happy. Of course many of those are FOOD related! Trader Joe’s eggnog flavor whole milk greek yogurt. I know, I’m weird, but I love eggnog yet can’t drink much of it, so the carton goes bad fast. This gives me all the […]
Dec112019
Miss Gail Cooks with Tea: Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu
By request, Gentle Reader (and because you know me and tea… why not cook with it?) Here is my Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu recipe! I’m thinking of having Lovejoy cook this in one of the San Andreas Shifter books. I have already posted Isaac’s open faced omelet which is in The Omega Objection. Pumpkin Chai Tiramisu INGREDIENTS […]
Dec92019
Winter Drinks + Books Pairings, Getting Cozy to Read (Miss Gail Recommends)
Dearest Gentle Reader, It’s finally winter round these parts, we even got some rain at last. It’s cold enough to want to curl up with a hot beverage and a book, so I thought I would have some fun and pair mine up. (Let me know if you agree with my choices?) Gail Carriger Book […]
Nov192019
Gail Carriger & Madame Askew Talk Tea (Video)
Miss Gail Welcomes Madame Askew for her very first Co-live! I hope you enjoy this, Gentle Reader, we dive deep into TEA! Links you might want after watching this! Madame Askew’s Page The ladies sample 2018 Supreme High Mountain Jin Xuan Milk Oolong (thanks Sally!) Apparently you drink oolong 2x, with two rounds of water. […]
Aug22019
Tidbits & Behind the Scenes Research for Reticence (Custard Protocol Special Extras)
So here’s some bits and bobs I researched for Reticence! I don’t think these are very spoiler-y but if you are super worried you might want to save this to read after you’ve finished the book. These are things, Gentle Reader, that may assist with comprehension but are not at all necessary. Party Inspiration For […]
Jul242019
Gail Carriger & Madame Askew Talk All Things Tea (Video)
Please welcome steampunk maven, mistress of Tea Dueling, and fellow lover of all things sacred leaf to the blog today, Gentle Reader. Madame Askew! In this video Madame Askew and I talk about all things tea related. We share our love, discuss blends, pairing, thoughts on where and when and who shoudl drink what and […]
Nov142018
Resources For Victorian Food & Tea From Gail Carriger (Special Extras)
Let’s talk about one of my favorite things, Gentle Reader, Victorian FOOD! Here’s all things… Victorian Food Planning a Traditional Victorian Dinner Party & A Victorian Meal in Modern Times Stocking Your Victorian Kitchen, 1888 How the Victorians Describe Italian Food Weird Victorian Recipe Moment – Sweet Macaroni Pudding In Which Tamora Pierce Has Victorian Breakfast […]
Aug242018
Author Show & Tell: A Tour of Gail Carriger’s Teacup Collection (Video – Special Extras)
Here’s a fun little video tour I did of my super special teacup collection, Gentle Reader. Just a sneaky look into the things that I love. Enjoy! Things you will learn in this video… How long have I been collecting teacups? Why do I like the small ones? What attracts me to the different types […]
Sep142017
Alexia’s London: Supper September 14, 1876 (Behind the Magic)
Supper for Today, 1876, in a London Townhouse Roast Boned Leg of Mutton – bone hole filled with minced veal and brown gravy Partridges – with gravy Vegetables – turnips cut into fanciful shapes, boiled in a weak broth, served with a white sauce and toast sippets Custard Pudding – made with cream , nutmeg, […]
Aug282017
Gail Talks About Food: Her Perfect Meal (Miss Carriger Recommends)
A little while ago, Gentle Reader, I threw the door open to the Parasol Protectorate Fan Group for questions and Amber asked me a doozy. If you could assemble an ideal x course meal, what would you want it to be? And if you had to prepare it, would it change significantly? So, first of […]