by John Pletcher | Apr 8, 2020 | Articles, John Pletcher, Life in the Shire, Members-Only Content, Themes, Tolkien Authors
The Bigger Reason We Enjoy the Shire by John Pletcher Brilliant flowers. Colorful fruits and vegetables. Impressive rocks. During the 1970s and early 1980s, three gorgeous gardens graced my grandparents’ backyard. In the center of their fenced lawn stood a young,...
by Jacob Forrest | Apr 7, 2020 | Articles, Essay Opportunities, Members-Only Content
Essay – May 2020 Theme: The Water and the Music May’s theme is: The Water and the Music. In anticipation of our May content, the essay question is: What is the most captivating water scene in Tolkien’s Legendarium? Reflect on that one scene—perhaps a...
by John Pletcher | Apr 1, 2020 | Members-Only Content, Recipes
Interview with Astrid Winegar Astrid Tuttle Winegar Author, Cooking for Halflings & Monsters: 111 Comfy, Cozy Recipes for Fantasy-Loving Souls FollowFollowFollow This month’s theme is “Life in the Shire.” How could we possibly talk about life in...
by Astrid Winegar | Apr 1, 2020 | Members-Only Content, Recipes
Bombur’s Pork-Pie Recipe by Astrid Winegar Our springtime theme is “Life in the Shire,” where we all may take Glory in the Ordinary. I will present to you a complete meal. This pie is requested by our beloved Bombur, as you might remember in The Hobbit. A lovely salad...
by Astrid Winegar | Apr 1, 2020 | Members-Only Content, Recipes
Bag-End Biscuits Recipe by Astrid Winegar I don’t know about you, but I adore shortbread cookies. My husband Bob says he dislikes shortbread cookies because he thinks they are boring, but he likes these. It must be the icing and the intensely orange flavoring that...
by Astrid Winegar | Apr 1, 2020 | Members-Only Content, Recipes
Over the Hill and Across the Water Salad Recipe by Astrid Winegar Perhaps you might have some delicate lettuces growing in your garden. Feel free to substitute dried blueberries or cranberries for the cherries, if you prefer; a Feta cheese will also work well in this...
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