We're celebrating our 17th anniversary!
Welcome to our virtual Regency tea party!
A little over 17 years ago, Mary Jo Putney, Susan King, and author and web-guru Eileen Buckholtz 
met in a restaurant to catch up and toss around some ideas. Eileen suggested a group blog–not something we'd thought much about. We took the idea to Patricia Rice, and it grew quickly from there. Soon we were joined by a few good friends, including the (late and wonderful) Jo Beverley and Edith Layton, and on May 22, 2006, we launched the Word Wenches blog. Since then, our roster has changed now and again. Eventually we were joined by Andrea Penrose, Anne Gracie, Nicola Cornick, and Christina Courtenay. Today, we're still delivering blogs about our favorite subjects–books, writing, history, romance, and whatever else comes to mind–to our favorite people: you, our readers.
We want to thank YOU for following the blog, commenting, reading our books, and enjoying what we do. We wouldn't be here as bloggers or as authors without our readers!
Today we've organized a Regency tea party — and you're invited! Come with us to the home of newlyweds Arabella and Richard (conjured just for the occasion). We're all bringing goodies and housewarming gifts — what would you bring? Join the party! And be sure to leave a comment below for a chance to win a book — we'll choose a few readers at random from among the comments!
Arabella looked around their stunning new house, amazed. She'd been sure that she'd fail when she had a Season, being only a poor vicar's daughter with no dowry. She never imagined that an amazing gentleman like Richard would fall in love with her and her cats and dogs. And that he was an earl and now she was a countess. The Ton was calling her the Cute Countess! She wasn't sure how she felt about that. But she was completely sure about Richard. Except–how was she going to get this house furnished enough for a tea party?
A warm hand settled on her shoulder. "You're worried about furnishings, aren't you? Don't worry, I have a collection of honorary aunts who will love to swoop in with gifts for the house." He looked out the window. "In fact, here comes one now…!"
Mary Jo here: Who knew that when Susan King, Eileen Buckholtz, and I had lunch 17 years ago and began to 
talk about maybe starting a blog that we'd still be blogging now and have found such richly rewarding connections with readers and other writers? Some of the best things in life can happen almost by accident!
Now for the serious business of our tea party, I'm bringing Cornish pasties because we need some protein to balance all those sweets! Also, my upcoming book, Silver Lady, is set mostly in Cornwall and my characters ate their share of pasties. Pastry wrapped around a savory filling is found in many different variations around the world, such as Spanish empanadas.
But alas, I haven't a single tea cup in my house. I admire the beautiful ones others are bringing, but when I drink a hot caffeinated beverage, I want the amount to be substantial! And it turns out that I have lots and lots of coffee mugs, including hand-thrown pottery mugs like these. (Arabella has told me privately that she and Richard enjoy coffee with their breakfast, but they don't like to say that out loud in England!)
Anne Gracie here, and I joined the Word Wenches back in 2008, after getting to know Mary Jo and Pat and Jo Beverley at a couple of conferences. When Loretta Chase left the wenches, they invited me to join them, and I was thrilled to accept — and am still delighted to be here. Being scattered around the globe, not all wenches have met each other in person, but we exchange emails almost every day and share all kinds of thoughts and 
news, and as a result, we've become good friends.
I'm bringing some of my mother's and grandmother's tea cups to the tea party. As a child it was my job to get these out of the cupboard, wash and dry them and match up the cups with their saucers and plates, and I always enjoyed doing it. I'll contribute a plate of "Maids of Honour" (photo and yummy little Tudor cheese cakes — recipe here) and some books to read, because books are always a comfort at any time.
Nicola: I’ve lost track of how long ago it is that I joined the Wenches but I’ve always valued the companionship and fun of the group and the opportunity to chat with readers! The Wench community is a wonderful thing and so to join everyone today for this anniversary celebration is lovely. As it’s almost summer, I’ve brought some home-made lemonade to drink as an alternative to tea, and some flowers from our new garden – lilac, peonies and snapdragons to bring the outside in. My food contribution is an afternoon tea plate with cakes and blackberry Bakewell tarts with clotted cream. These originated from the Bakewell Pudding, which was a Regency dish made with a flaky pastry base, a layer of jam and a topping of egg and almond custard. I’ll bring some silver spoons as a housewarming gift so we can eat the pastries elegantly!
Andrea here, I was invited to join the Word Wenches in 2009 after getting to know Mary Jo and Jo Beverley at various writer conferences. (I nearly fell off my chair in shock— and delight—on receiving "the call" from Mary Jo.) Hanging out with my wonderful fellow Wenches and our fabulous community of Wenchly readers has been one of the unwavering high points in my writing life. It’s hard to express how special these friendships are. Through thick and thin, the Wenches are source of constant support and sympathy. We “chat” most every day—and given that we are spread out around the globe there is ALWAYS someone awake when one of us needs to whimper on a shoulder or be given a medicinal bar of chocolate! So with that in mind, I am, of course, bringing chocolate brownies to our tea party—because what is a party without chocolate! And as a special thank-you treat to all our lovely readers, here is a link to download a free PDF of chocolate brownie recipes created by Lady Arianna, the “chocolate" heroine of my Lady Arianna mystery series.
Pat Rice: I love exploring Regency houses and talking with readers, so I'm dragging myself out of my writing cave to join the other wenches for our anniversary. I'm bringing Irish soda bread, because slathered with real butter, it's better than scones. (here's a recipe) This isn’t my Irish grandmother’s version, but close enough. Have you tried it? And for my housewarming gift, I'm bringing a Japanese teapot, one of the few pieces of porcelain I brought with me when we moved. This is a replica of Japanese Kakiemon china. The Japanese discovered the secret of overglaze enamel decoration in the 1600s, and it became all the craze in Europe in the 1700s. Eventually, they began making them in England at Bow and Chelsea. So I think our Regency hosts should approve.
Christina: I’m the new kid on the block but I’m very grateful to be part of 
such a fun and supportive reading community! I’m always up for a celebration, and did someone mention a tea party? I would never miss one of those! I’m bringing some blue and white tea cups and saucers (an antique Rosenthal set I inherited from my Swedish grandmother and a Royal Copenhagen one of the pattern called Blå Blomst which is one of my favourites).
I’ll add a batch of scones with clotted cream and jam – you can’t have afternoon tea without that! – and some Swedish Strassburgare – our equivalent of Madeleine cookies. They’re so easy to make – just butter, flour, icing sugar and vanilla essence – if anyone wants the recipe let me know. As a housewarming gift, I’ve got some handwoven table runners in various colours – I’ll let Arabella choose the ones that work best with her furnishings.
Susan here: I'll always be grateful for the gifts of friendship and support that this blog provides all of us. 
And for Arabella and Richard — a tartan blanket for their home. We were given a tartan blanket when we got married, and we still use it — a lovely soft red Stewart, so it's particularly nice to bring it out at Christmas time. And I'll contribute to the tea party with my favorite black tea, a teapot or two, and a stack of warm, yummy blueberry scones.
What will you bring to our anniversary tea celebration? Let us know! And let us know what the Wench blog has meant to you over the years. We'd love to hear about it.
Leave a comment below to be entered in our random draw – you might win a book from one of the Wenches!
Thank you for following our blog all these years — we are so thankful to all our readers!
Congratulations on the Word Wenches 17th Anniversary!
I will bring seed cakes, so yummy with clotted cream!
I always look forward to the blogs of the Word Wenches. I check the Facebook notifications to see if Putney’s Peerage has another one there.
They are fun and informative and draw me in to know more about all kinds of subjects.
Happy tea party to all! May Arabella and Richard have a fabulous time.
Congratulations on the Word Wenches 17th Anniversary!
I will bring seed cakes, so yummy with clotted cream!
I always look forward to the blogs of the Word Wenches. I check the Facebook notifications to see if Putney’s Peerage has another one there.
They are fun and informative and draw me in to know more about all kinds of subjects.
Happy tea party to all! May Arabella and Richard have a fabulous time.
Congratulations on the Word Wenches 17th Anniversary!
I will bring seed cakes, so yummy with clotted cream!
I always look forward to the blogs of the Word Wenches. I check the Facebook notifications to see if Putney’s Peerage has another one there.
They are fun and informative and draw me in to know more about all kinds of subjects.
Happy tea party to all! May Arabella and Richard have a fabulous time.
Congratulations on the Word Wenches 17th Anniversary!
I will bring seed cakes, so yummy with clotted cream!
I always look forward to the blogs of the Word Wenches. I check the Facebook notifications to see if Putney’s Peerage has another one there.
They are fun and informative and draw me in to know more about all kinds of subjects.
Happy tea party to all! May Arabella and Richard have a fabulous time.
Congratulations on the Word Wenches 17th Anniversary!
I will bring seed cakes, so yummy with clotted cream!
I always look forward to the blogs of the Word Wenches. I check the Facebook notifications to see if Putney’s Peerage has another one there.
They are fun and informative and draw me in to know more about all kinds of subjects.
Happy tea party to all! May Arabella and Richard have a fabulous time.
Woo hoo! Congratulations to all you have created and maintained the friendliest, most interesting regency blog of them all! May we all have many more years of such pleasant company!
Woo hoo! Congratulations to all you have created and maintained the friendliest, most interesting regency blog of them all! May we all have many more years of such pleasant company!
Woo hoo! Congratulations to all you have created and maintained the friendliest, most interesting regency blog of them all! May we all have many more years of such pleasant company!
Woo hoo! Congratulations to all you have created and maintained the friendliest, most interesting regency blog of them all! May we all have many more years of such pleasant company!
Woo hoo! Congratulations to all you have created and maintained the friendliest, most interesting regency blog of them all! May we all have many more years of such pleasant company!
Happy anniversary, wenches. I would love to munch warm Cornish pasties. I would bring and mushroom turnovers. For a sweet, there’s always strawberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. I look forward to many more wonderful blogs from the Word Wenches.
Happy anniversary, wenches. I would love to munch warm Cornish pasties. I would bring and mushroom turnovers. For a sweet, there’s always strawberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. I look forward to many more wonderful blogs from the Word Wenches.
Happy anniversary, wenches. I would love to munch warm Cornish pasties. I would bring and mushroom turnovers. For a sweet, there’s always strawberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. I look forward to many more wonderful blogs from the Word Wenches.
Happy anniversary, wenches. I would love to munch warm Cornish pasties. I would bring and mushroom turnovers. For a sweet, there’s always strawberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. I look forward to many more wonderful blogs from the Word Wenches.
Happy anniversary, wenches. I would love to munch warm Cornish pasties. I would bring and mushroom turnovers. For a sweet, there’s always strawberries with brown sugar and whipped cream. I look forward to many more wonderful blogs from the Word Wenches.
I come from Kent, the Garden of England, from a long line of peasants and gardeners, (those who kept the grounds of the ‘big house looking pristine). I am delighted- and rather apprehensive- at being invited. What do I bring? I have decided on Kentish Oast cakes. These were traditional fare for those who grew the hops in the brewing industry, drying the hops in big storage buildings with conical rotating rooves. They are patty shaped, flavoured with sugar and currants and pan fried as there was no access to an oven. Humble fare, but take it from me, really tasty with a cuppa. I wonder if they will give me one of those china cups? I hope I don’t break it!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
I come from Kent, the Garden of England, from a long line of peasants and gardeners, (those who kept the grounds of the ‘big house looking pristine). I am delighted- and rather apprehensive- at being invited. What do I bring? I have decided on Kentish Oast cakes. These were traditional fare for those who grew the hops in the brewing industry, drying the hops in big storage buildings with conical rotating rooves. They are patty shaped, flavoured with sugar and currants and pan fried as there was no access to an oven. Humble fare, but take it from me, really tasty with a cuppa. I wonder if they will give me one of those china cups? I hope I don’t break it!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
I come from Kent, the Garden of England, from a long line of peasants and gardeners, (those who kept the grounds of the ‘big house looking pristine). I am delighted- and rather apprehensive- at being invited. What do I bring? I have decided on Kentish Oast cakes. These were traditional fare for those who grew the hops in the brewing industry, drying the hops in big storage buildings with conical rotating rooves. They are patty shaped, flavoured with sugar and currants and pan fried as there was no access to an oven. Humble fare, but take it from me, really tasty with a cuppa. I wonder if they will give me one of those china cups? I hope I don’t break it!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
I come from Kent, the Garden of England, from a long line of peasants and gardeners, (those who kept the grounds of the ‘big house looking pristine). I am delighted- and rather apprehensive- at being invited. What do I bring? I have decided on Kentish Oast cakes. These were traditional fare for those who grew the hops in the brewing industry, drying the hops in big storage buildings with conical rotating rooves. They are patty shaped, flavoured with sugar and currants and pan fried as there was no access to an oven. Humble fare, but take it from me, really tasty with a cuppa. I wonder if they will give me one of those china cups? I hope I don’t break it!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
I come from Kent, the Garden of England, from a long line of peasants and gardeners, (those who kept the grounds of the ‘big house looking pristine). I am delighted- and rather apprehensive- at being invited. What do I bring? I have decided on Kentish Oast cakes. These were traditional fare for those who grew the hops in the brewing industry, drying the hops in big storage buildings with conical rotating rooves. They are patty shaped, flavoured with sugar and currants and pan fried as there was no access to an oven. Humble fare, but take it from me, really tasty with a cuppa. I wonder if they will give me one of those china cups? I hope I don’t break it!
Congratulations on your anniversary. Always a pleasure to read your blogs.
Nice timing, ladies, to relieve me of the Arizona desert heat for a bit. I will contribute cucumber sandwiches and perhaps ratafia, because rabbit hole—I’ve always wondered about those Regency specialties and now’s my big chance.,
Nice timing, ladies, to relieve me of the Arizona desert heat for a bit. I will contribute cucumber sandwiches and perhaps ratafia, because rabbit hole—I’ve always wondered about those Regency specialties and now’s my big chance.,
Nice timing, ladies, to relieve me of the Arizona desert heat for a bit. I will contribute cucumber sandwiches and perhaps ratafia, because rabbit hole—I’ve always wondered about those Regency specialties and now’s my big chance.,
Nice timing, ladies, to relieve me of the Arizona desert heat for a bit. I will contribute cucumber sandwiches and perhaps ratafia, because rabbit hole—I’ve always wondered about those Regency specialties and now’s my big chance.,
Nice timing, ladies, to relieve me of the Arizona desert heat for a bit. I will contribute cucumber sandwiches and perhaps ratafia, because rabbit hole—I’ve always wondered about those Regency specialties and now’s my big chance.,
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful celebration. My favorite and light treat are lemon madeleines which would be greatly enjoyed with tea. Your books, blog and discussions are extremely informative and enjoyable.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful celebration. My favorite and light treat are lemon madeleines which would be greatly enjoyed with tea. Your books, blog and discussions are extremely informative and enjoyable.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful celebration. My favorite and light treat are lemon madeleines which would be greatly enjoyed with tea. Your books, blog and discussions are extremely informative and enjoyable.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful celebration. My favorite and light treat are lemon madeleines which would be greatly enjoyed with tea. Your books, blog and discussions are extremely informative and enjoyable.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! What a wonderful celebration. My favorite and light treat are lemon madeleines which would be greatly enjoyed with tea. Your books, blog and discussions are extremely informative and enjoyable.
Oh, so many lovely, generous guests, thank you all and welcome! We need to start a table full of books to share, don’t you think? I believe Susan has a new Scots historical romance coming out tomorrow, we need her to add to that stack because I’m dying to read it. What would we like to see on our book table?
Oh, so many lovely, generous guests, thank you all and welcome! We need to start a table full of books to share, don’t you think? I believe Susan has a new Scots historical romance coming out tomorrow, we need her to add to that stack because I’m dying to read it. What would we like to see on our book table?
Oh, so many lovely, generous guests, thank you all and welcome! We need to start a table full of books to share, don’t you think? I believe Susan has a new Scots historical romance coming out tomorrow, we need her to add to that stack because I’m dying to read it. What would we like to see on our book table?
Oh, so many lovely, generous guests, thank you all and welcome! We need to start a table full of books to share, don’t you think? I believe Susan has a new Scots historical romance coming out tomorrow, we need her to add to that stack because I’m dying to read it. What would we like to see on our book table?
Oh, so many lovely, generous guests, thank you all and welcome! We need to start a table full of books to share, don’t you think? I believe Susan has a new Scots historical romance coming out tomorrow, we need her to add to that stack because I’m dying to read it. What would we like to see on our book table?
It’s wonderful that you’ve kept going for 17 year! I remember when everybody and their brother had a blog, but now they’ve almost all died out. I will bring some chairs for all those guests. I also have quite a lot of rhubarb this time of year, so perhaps some rhubarb pie.
It’s wonderful that you’ve kept going for 17 year! I remember when everybody and their brother had a blog, but now they’ve almost all died out. I will bring some chairs for all those guests. I also have quite a lot of rhubarb this time of year, so perhaps some rhubarb pie.
It’s wonderful that you’ve kept going for 17 year! I remember when everybody and their brother had a blog, but now they’ve almost all died out. I will bring some chairs for all those guests. I also have quite a lot of rhubarb this time of year, so perhaps some rhubarb pie.
It’s wonderful that you’ve kept going for 17 year! I remember when everybody and their brother had a blog, but now they’ve almost all died out. I will bring some chairs for all those guests. I also have quite a lot of rhubarb this time of year, so perhaps some rhubarb pie.
It’s wonderful that you’ve kept going for 17 year! I remember when everybody and their brother had a blog, but now they’ve almost all died out. I will bring some chairs for all those guests. I also have quite a lot of rhubarb this time of year, so perhaps some rhubarb pie.
Although not about the blog itself my comment is about actually getting to meet the wonderful Mary Jo in person at the RWA book signing back nine years ago in 2014. I remember walking down an aisle, glancing back and to my amazement there she was, the wonderful Mary Jo Putney, one of the authors whose books I always looked for first when I went to the library. I turned around, walked back to her table, introduced myself, and got to chat with her for a dew minutes. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her in person. She is still one of my top three go to authors whose books I love reading.
My treat at the tea party is Walker’s Shortbread which I’m thrilled to be able to purchase here in America.
Ladies thank you so much for making your books available to us quickly. I very much enjoy reading them.
Although not about the blog itself my comment is about actually getting to meet the wonderful Mary Jo in person at the RWA book signing back nine years ago in 2014. I remember walking down an aisle, glancing back and to my amazement there she was, the wonderful Mary Jo Putney, one of the authors whose books I always looked for first when I went to the library. I turned around, walked back to her table, introduced myself, and got to chat with her for a dew minutes. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her in person. She is still one of my top three go to authors whose books I love reading.
My treat at the tea party is Walker’s Shortbread which I’m thrilled to be able to purchase here in America.
Ladies thank you so much for making your books available to us quickly. I very much enjoy reading them.
Although not about the blog itself my comment is about actually getting to meet the wonderful Mary Jo in person at the RWA book signing back nine years ago in 2014. I remember walking down an aisle, glancing back and to my amazement there she was, the wonderful Mary Jo Putney, one of the authors whose books I always looked for first when I went to the library. I turned around, walked back to her table, introduced myself, and got to chat with her for a dew minutes. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her in person. She is still one of my top three go to authors whose books I love reading.
My treat at the tea party is Walker’s Shortbread which I’m thrilled to be able to purchase here in America.
Ladies thank you so much for making your books available to us quickly. I very much enjoy reading them.
Although not about the blog itself my comment is about actually getting to meet the wonderful Mary Jo in person at the RWA book signing back nine years ago in 2014. I remember walking down an aisle, glancing back and to my amazement there she was, the wonderful Mary Jo Putney, one of the authors whose books I always looked for first when I went to the library. I turned around, walked back to her table, introduced myself, and got to chat with her for a dew minutes. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her in person. She is still one of my top three go to authors whose books I love reading.
My treat at the tea party is Walker’s Shortbread which I’m thrilled to be able to purchase here in America.
Ladies thank you so much for making your books available to us quickly. I very much enjoy reading them.
Although not about the blog itself my comment is about actually getting to meet the wonderful Mary Jo in person at the RWA book signing back nine years ago in 2014. I remember walking down an aisle, glancing back and to my amazement there she was, the wonderful Mary Jo Putney, one of the authors whose books I always looked for first when I went to the library. I turned around, walked back to her table, introduced myself, and got to chat with her for a dew minutes. I was absolutely thrilled to meet her in person. She is still one of my top three go to authors whose books I love reading.
My treat at the tea party is Walker’s Shortbread which I’m thrilled to be able to purchase here in America.
Ladies thank you so much for making your books available to us quickly. I very much enjoy reading them.
Best Wishes on your anniversary. The Wench blog has given me great pleasure. I visit and learn about your books and writing. Now for the tea which I adore. To me tea is something extraordinary and sweets as well. Ginger tea biscuits would be special and citrus tea in one of the delightful tea sets.
Best Wishes on your anniversary. The Wench blog has given me great pleasure. I visit and learn about your books and writing. Now for the tea which I adore. To me tea is something extraordinary and sweets as well. Ginger tea biscuits would be special and citrus tea in one of the delightful tea sets.
Best Wishes on your anniversary. The Wench blog has given me great pleasure. I visit and learn about your books and writing. Now for the tea which I adore. To me tea is something extraordinary and sweets as well. Ginger tea biscuits would be special and citrus tea in one of the delightful tea sets.
Best Wishes on your anniversary. The Wench blog has given me great pleasure. I visit and learn about your books and writing. Now for the tea which I adore. To me tea is something extraordinary and sweets as well. Ginger tea biscuits would be special and citrus tea in one of the delightful tea sets.
Best Wishes on your anniversary. The Wench blog has given me great pleasure. I visit and learn about your books and writing. Now for the tea which I adore. To me tea is something extraordinary and sweets as well. Ginger tea biscuits would be special and citrus tea in one of the delightful tea sets.
Happy 17th anniversary to you all!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for a number of years having joined while Joanna Bourne was one of the Wenches.
I’ll happily join the garden party and bring a trifle (or perhaps some anachronistic chocolate).
Happy 17th anniversary to you all!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for a number of years having joined while Joanna Bourne was one of the Wenches.
I’ll happily join the garden party and bring a trifle (or perhaps some anachronistic chocolate).
Happy 17th anniversary to you all!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for a number of years having joined while Joanna Bourne was one of the Wenches.
I’ll happily join the garden party and bring a trifle (or perhaps some anachronistic chocolate).
Happy 17th anniversary to you all!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for a number of years having joined while Joanna Bourne was one of the Wenches.
I’ll happily join the garden party and bring a trifle (or perhaps some anachronistic chocolate).
Happy 17th anniversary to you all!
I’ve enjoyed your posts for a number of years having joined while Joanna Bourne was one of the Wenches.
I’ll happily join the garden party and bring a trifle (or perhaps some anachronistic chocolate).
Thanks for the virtual table of books, Pat!
I’ll add my newest release, LAIRD OF ROGUES – release day is tomorrow, and it’s a brand new story, Book III of the Whisky Lairds series. 🙂
On the right sidebar, scroll to the top for the cover and a link. —>
Thanks for the virtual table of books, Pat!
I’ll add my newest release, LAIRD OF ROGUES – release day is tomorrow, and it’s a brand new story, Book III of the Whisky Lairds series. 🙂
On the right sidebar, scroll to the top for the cover and a link. —>
Thanks for the virtual table of books, Pat!
I’ll add my newest release, LAIRD OF ROGUES – release day is tomorrow, and it’s a brand new story, Book III of the Whisky Lairds series. 🙂
On the right sidebar, scroll to the top for the cover and a link. —>
Thanks for the virtual table of books, Pat!
I’ll add my newest release, LAIRD OF ROGUES – release day is tomorrow, and it’s a brand new story, Book III of the Whisky Lairds series. 🙂
On the right sidebar, scroll to the top for the cover and a link. —>
Thanks for the virtual table of books, Pat!
I’ll add my newest release, LAIRD OF ROGUES – release day is tomorrow, and it’s a brand new story, Book III of the Whisky Lairds series. 🙂
On the right sidebar, scroll to the top for the cover and a link. —>
Chairs, what a great thought, Karin! And I love rhubarb pie, we made them often when I was a kid in Upstate NY. Thanks for being here for our blog over the years!
Chairs, what a great thought, Karin! And I love rhubarb pie, we made them often when I was a kid in Upstate NY. Thanks for being here for our blog over the years!
Chairs, what a great thought, Karin! And I love rhubarb pie, we made them often when I was a kid in Upstate NY. Thanks for being here for our blog over the years!
Chairs, what a great thought, Karin! And I love rhubarb pie, we made them often when I was a kid in Upstate NY. Thanks for being here for our blog over the years!
Chairs, what a great thought, Karin! And I love rhubarb pie, we made them often when I was a kid in Upstate NY. Thanks for being here for our blog over the years!
Ruth, thank you for lemon madeleines, they would be yummy with a cup of tea. Thanks for visiting the blog!!
Ruth, thank you for lemon madeleines, they would be yummy with a cup of tea. Thanks for visiting the blog!!
Ruth, thank you for lemon madeleines, they would be yummy with a cup of tea. Thanks for visiting the blog!!
Ruth, thank you for lemon madeleines, they would be yummy with a cup of tea. Thanks for visiting the blog!!
Ruth, thank you for lemon madeleines, they would be yummy with a cup of tea. Thanks for visiting the blog!!
We’re glad to get you away from the AZ heat for a bit, Mary! Ratafia is a great addition to the party.
And so funny that you mention it – there’s a scene in my newest book, Laird of Rogues, where the heroine gets a weeeeeee bit tipsy on the housekeeper’s homemade ratafia! 😀 (Laird of Rogues is out tomorrow, so look for the ratafia scene!)
We’re glad to get you away from the AZ heat for a bit, Mary! Ratafia is a great addition to the party.
And so funny that you mention it – there’s a scene in my newest book, Laird of Rogues, where the heroine gets a weeeeeee bit tipsy on the housekeeper’s homemade ratafia! 😀 (Laird of Rogues is out tomorrow, so look for the ratafia scene!)
We’re glad to get you away from the AZ heat for a bit, Mary! Ratafia is a great addition to the party.
And so funny that you mention it – there’s a scene in my newest book, Laird of Rogues, where the heroine gets a weeeeeee bit tipsy on the housekeeper’s homemade ratafia! 😀 (Laird of Rogues is out tomorrow, so look for the ratafia scene!)
We’re glad to get you away from the AZ heat for a bit, Mary! Ratafia is a great addition to the party.
And so funny that you mention it – there’s a scene in my newest book, Laird of Rogues, where the heroine gets a weeeeeee bit tipsy on the housekeeper’s homemade ratafia! 😀 (Laird of Rogues is out tomorrow, so look for the ratafia scene!)
We’re glad to get you away from the AZ heat for a bit, Mary! Ratafia is a great addition to the party.
And so funny that you mention it – there’s a scene in my newest book, Laird of Rogues, where the heroine gets a weeeeeee bit tipsy on the housekeeper’s homemade ratafia! 😀 (Laird of Rogues is out tomorrow, so look for the ratafia scene!)
I love this blog so much. Every one of you always have such interesting offerings. I’m no cook, so I’ll be bringing something I ordered from Harry and David (smile).
Wishing you many, many more years.
I love this blog so much. Every one of you always have such interesting offerings. I’m no cook, so I’ll be bringing something I ordered from Harry and David (smile).
Wishing you many, many more years.
I love this blog so much. Every one of you always have such interesting offerings. I’m no cook, so I’ll be bringing something I ordered from Harry and David (smile).
Wishing you many, many more years.
I love this blog so much. Every one of you always have such interesting offerings. I’m no cook, so I’ll be bringing something I ordered from Harry and David (smile).
Wishing you many, many more years.
I love this blog so much. Every one of you always have such interesting offerings. I’m no cook, so I’ll be bringing something I ordered from Harry and David (smile).
Wishing you many, many more years.
Oooh, Lynn, oast cakes with sugar and currants! I’ve heard of these but have never tried them. They would be very yummy. I’ll lend you a cup from my china collection so you can enjoy the feast with us! (Top banner and bottom image) Thanks!
Oooh, Lynn, oast cakes with sugar and currants! I’ve heard of these but have never tried them. They would be very yummy. I’ll lend you a cup from my china collection so you can enjoy the feast with us! (Top banner and bottom image) Thanks!
Oooh, Lynn, oast cakes with sugar and currants! I’ve heard of these but have never tried them. They would be very yummy. I’ll lend you a cup from my china collection so you can enjoy the feast with us! (Top banner and bottom image) Thanks!
Oooh, Lynn, oast cakes with sugar and currants! I’ve heard of these but have never tried them. They would be very yummy. I’ll lend you a cup from my china collection so you can enjoy the feast with us! (Top banner and bottom image) Thanks!
Oooh, Lynn, oast cakes with sugar and currants! I’ve heard of these but have never tried them. They would be very yummy. I’ll lend you a cup from my china collection so you can enjoy the feast with us! (Top banner and bottom image) Thanks!
Thank you, Binnie! Mushroom turnovers, something healthy to balance out the sweets, thanks! And fresh strawberries with cream – even better. 🙂
Thank you, Binnie! Mushroom turnovers, something healthy to balance out the sweets, thanks! And fresh strawberries with cream – even better. 🙂
Thank you, Binnie! Mushroom turnovers, something healthy to balance out the sweets, thanks! And fresh strawberries with cream – even better. 🙂
Thank you, Binnie! Mushroom turnovers, something healthy to balance out the sweets, thanks! And fresh strawberries with cream – even better. 🙂
Thank you, Binnie! Mushroom turnovers, something healthy to balance out the sweets, thanks! And fresh strawberries with cream – even better. 🙂
Thank you, Janice! That is so kind and wonderful to hear from a longtime blog friend! 🙂
Thank you, Janice! That is so kind and wonderful to hear from a longtime blog friend! 🙂
Thank you, Janice! That is so kind and wonderful to hear from a longtime blog friend! 🙂
Thank you, Janice! That is so kind and wonderful to hear from a longtime blog friend! 🙂
Thank you, Janice! That is so kind and wonderful to hear from a longtime blog friend! 🙂
Thanks, Patricia! We appreciate you so much, you’ve been a loyal blog reader! Glad you look for the notifications on Putney’s Peerage too. 🙂
Thanks, Patricia! We appreciate you so much, you’ve been a loyal blog reader! Glad you look for the notifications on Putney’s Peerage too. 🙂
Thanks, Patricia! We appreciate you so much, you’ve been a loyal blog reader! Glad you look for the notifications on Putney’s Peerage too. 🙂
Thanks, Patricia! We appreciate you so much, you’ve been a loyal blog reader! Glad you look for the notifications on Putney’s Peerage too. 🙂
Thanks, Patricia! We appreciate you so much, you’ve been a loyal blog reader! Glad you look for the notifications on Putney’s Peerage too. 🙂
LOL, Mary, I’m no cook either, so my scones will be from a local bakery – thank you for being a loyal blog reader!
LOL, Mary, I’m no cook either, so my scones will be from a local bakery – thank you for being a loyal blog reader!
LOL, Mary, I’m no cook either, so my scones will be from a local bakery – thank you for being a loyal blog reader!
LOL, Mary, I’m no cook either, so my scones will be from a local bakery – thank you for being a loyal blog reader!
LOL, Mary, I’m no cook either, so my scones will be from a local bakery – thank you for being a loyal blog reader!
Thanks, Kareni, you’ve been a very loyal blog reader and we truly appreciate you. I’ll be all over that anachronistic chocolate… (And Andrea is bringing brownies!). 🙂
Thanks, Kareni, you’ve been a very loyal blog reader and we truly appreciate you. I’ll be all over that anachronistic chocolate… (And Andrea is bringing brownies!). 🙂
Thanks, Kareni, you’ve been a very loyal blog reader and we truly appreciate you. I’ll be all over that anachronistic chocolate… (And Andrea is bringing brownies!). 🙂
Thanks, Kareni, you’ve been a very loyal blog reader and we truly appreciate you. I’ll be all over that anachronistic chocolate… (And Andrea is bringing brownies!). 🙂
Thanks, Kareni, you’ve been a very loyal blog reader and we truly appreciate you. I’ll be all over that anachronistic chocolate… (And Andrea is bringing brownies!). 🙂
Sharon, ginger tea biscuits would be so good! We are so glad you’re a Wench blog reader!
Sharon, ginger tea biscuits would be so good! We are so glad you’re a Wench blog reader!
Sharon, ginger tea biscuits would be so good! We are so glad you’re a Wench blog reader!
Sharon, ginger tea biscuits would be so good! We are so glad you’re a Wench blog reader!
Sharon, ginger tea biscuits would be so good! We are so glad you’re a Wench blog reader!
Thanks, Molly, shortbread is a perfect classic and must-have! So great that you remember your first meeting with Mary Jo. She’ll be thrilled! 🙂
Thanks, Molly, shortbread is a perfect classic and must-have! So great that you remember your first meeting with Mary Jo. She’ll be thrilled! 🙂
Thanks, Molly, shortbread is a perfect classic and must-have! So great that you remember your first meeting with Mary Jo. She’ll be thrilled! 🙂
Thanks, Molly, shortbread is a perfect classic and must-have! So great that you remember your first meeting with Mary Jo. She’ll be thrilled! 🙂
Thanks, Molly, shortbread is a perfect classic and must-have! So great that you remember your first meeting with Mary Jo. She’ll be thrilled! 🙂
Great idea Pat, I’ll put out some of my Viking stories and also a few of my old Regency novellas as we’re in a Regency home!
Great idea Pat, I’ll put out some of my Viking stories and also a few of my old Regency novellas as we’re in a Regency home!
Great idea Pat, I’ll put out some of my Viking stories and also a few of my old Regency novellas as we’re in a Regency home!
Great idea Pat, I’ll put out some of my Viking stories and also a few of my old Regency novellas as we’re in a Regency home!
Great idea Pat, I’ll put out some of my Viking stories and also a few of my old Regency novellas as we’re in a Regency home!
Oh yes please, I’m obsessed with rhubarb right now, so delicious!
Oh yes please, I’m obsessed with rhubarb right now, so delicious!
Oh yes please, I’m obsessed with rhubarb right now, so delicious!
Oh yes please, I’m obsessed with rhubarb right now, so delicious!
Oh yes please, I’m obsessed with rhubarb right now, so delicious!
Mmm, trifle is something I can NEVER resist!
Mmm, trifle is something I can NEVER resist!
Mmm, trifle is something I can NEVER resist!
Mmm, trifle is something I can NEVER resist!
Mmm, trifle is something I can NEVER resist!
I so enjoy your blogs and garden parties! What to bring? Fresh berries and cream. Little roast beef sandwiches. Raspberry tarts. And Irish linen napkins (serviettes?) for a housewarming present.
I so enjoy your blogs and garden parties! What to bring? Fresh berries and cream. Little roast beef sandwiches. Raspberry tarts. And Irish linen napkins (serviettes?) for a housewarming present.
I so enjoy your blogs and garden parties! What to bring? Fresh berries and cream. Little roast beef sandwiches. Raspberry tarts. And Irish linen napkins (serviettes?) for a housewarming present.
I so enjoy your blogs and garden parties! What to bring? Fresh berries and cream. Little roast beef sandwiches. Raspberry tarts. And Irish linen napkins (serviettes?) for a housewarming present.
I so enjoy your blogs and garden parties! What to bring? Fresh berries and cream. Little roast beef sandwiches. Raspberry tarts. And Irish linen napkins (serviettes?) for a housewarming present.
Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary! I love reading the blogs & getting recommendations on new books or authors I might not have found otherwise. I’ve heard tea was very expensive at the time of our party so I’m bringing Arabella & Richard tea caddy filled with wonderful tasting teas.
Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary! I love reading the blogs & getting recommendations on new books or authors I might not have found otherwise. I’ve heard tea was very expensive at the time of our party so I’m bringing Arabella & Richard tea caddy filled with wonderful tasting teas.
Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary! I love reading the blogs & getting recommendations on new books or authors I might not have found otherwise. I’ve heard tea was very expensive at the time of our party so I’m bringing Arabella & Richard tea caddy filled with wonderful tasting teas.
Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary! I love reading the blogs & getting recommendations on new books or authors I might not have found otherwise. I’ve heard tea was very expensive at the time of our party so I’m bringing Arabella & Richard tea caddy filled with wonderful tasting teas.
Congratulations on the 17th Anniversary! I love reading the blogs & getting recommendations on new books or authors I might not have found otherwise. I’ve heard tea was very expensive at the time of our party so I’m bringing Arabella & Richard tea caddy filled with wonderful tasting teas.
Good Food! Great Memories. Like Miss Kareni, Joanna Bourne led me to Word Wenches. I wish Joanna could have checked in. My Audible Library includes all her books. I lift my cup Joanna. Cheers!
Good Food! Great Memories. Like Miss Kareni, Joanna Bourne led me to Word Wenches. I wish Joanna could have checked in. My Audible Library includes all her books. I lift my cup Joanna. Cheers!
Good Food! Great Memories. Like Miss Kareni, Joanna Bourne led me to Word Wenches. I wish Joanna could have checked in. My Audible Library includes all her books. I lift my cup Joanna. Cheers!
Good Food! Great Memories. Like Miss Kareni, Joanna Bourne led me to Word Wenches. I wish Joanna could have checked in. My Audible Library includes all her books. I lift my cup Joanna. Cheers!
Good Food! Great Memories. Like Miss Kareni, Joanna Bourne led me to Word Wenches. I wish Joanna could have checked in. My Audible Library includes all her books. I lift my cup Joanna. Cheers!
Congratulations and thank you for keeping the Word Wenches going! I was THRILLED that three of my (then) favorites were gathered in one place – MaryJo P, Loretta C and Jo B! AND they they would respond to my comments and questions!!!
And thru this blog I have found other new favorites – so thanks for the introductions as well. Hmmm, savories for tea, small egg salad sandwiches with the crusts removed; small rye bread sandwiches with a sliver of smoked salmon on cream cheese and a spring of dill? For a house warming gift, the platters I bring the sandwiches on?
Congratulations and thank you for keeping the Word Wenches going! I was THRILLED that three of my (then) favorites were gathered in one place – MaryJo P, Loretta C and Jo B! AND they they would respond to my comments and questions!!!
And thru this blog I have found other new favorites – so thanks for the introductions as well. Hmmm, savories for tea, small egg salad sandwiches with the crusts removed; small rye bread sandwiches with a sliver of smoked salmon on cream cheese and a spring of dill? For a house warming gift, the platters I bring the sandwiches on?
Congratulations and thank you for keeping the Word Wenches going! I was THRILLED that three of my (then) favorites were gathered in one place – MaryJo P, Loretta C and Jo B! AND they they would respond to my comments and questions!!!
And thru this blog I have found other new favorites – so thanks for the introductions as well. Hmmm, savories for tea, small egg salad sandwiches with the crusts removed; small rye bread sandwiches with a sliver of smoked salmon on cream cheese and a spring of dill? For a house warming gift, the platters I bring the sandwiches on?
Congratulations and thank you for keeping the Word Wenches going! I was THRILLED that three of my (then) favorites were gathered in one place – MaryJo P, Loretta C and Jo B! AND they they would respond to my comments and questions!!!
And thru this blog I have found other new favorites – so thanks for the introductions as well. Hmmm, savories for tea, small egg salad sandwiches with the crusts removed; small rye bread sandwiches with a sliver of smoked salmon on cream cheese and a spring of dill? For a house warming gift, the platters I bring the sandwiches on?
Congratulations and thank you for keeping the Word Wenches going! I was THRILLED that three of my (then) favorites were gathered in one place – MaryJo P, Loretta C and Jo B! AND they they would respond to my comments and questions!!!
And thru this blog I have found other new favorites – so thanks for the introductions as well. Hmmm, savories for tea, small egg salad sandwiches with the crusts removed; small rye bread sandwiches with a sliver of smoked salmon on cream cheese and a spring of dill? For a house warming gift, the platters I bring the sandwiches on?
Congratulations on your 17th anniversary? Has it really been that long? I’ve been reading the blog since the very beginning and can hardly believe it! As I treat I will chip in some baklava from the local Syrian food truck — I don’t know how Regency appropriate it is, but it is delicious!
Congratulations on your 17th anniversary? Has it really been that long? I’ve been reading the blog since the very beginning and can hardly believe it! As I treat I will chip in some baklava from the local Syrian food truck — I don’t know how Regency appropriate it is, but it is delicious!
Congratulations on your 17th anniversary? Has it really been that long? I’ve been reading the blog since the very beginning and can hardly believe it! As I treat I will chip in some baklava from the local Syrian food truck — I don’t know how Regency appropriate it is, but it is delicious!
Congratulations on your 17th anniversary? Has it really been that long? I’ve been reading the blog since the very beginning and can hardly believe it! As I treat I will chip in some baklava from the local Syrian food truck — I don’t know how Regency appropriate it is, but it is delicious!
Congratulations on your 17th anniversary? Has it really been that long? I’ve been reading the blog since the very beginning and can hardly believe it! As I treat I will chip in some baklava from the local Syrian food truck — I don’t know how Regency appropriate it is, but it is delicious!
we’ll take baklava any way we can get it! Honey, pastry, sounds Regency to me. Wow, thanks for staying with us! This tea party really is a gathering of friends.
we’ll take baklava any way we can get it! Honey, pastry, sounds Regency to me. Wow, thanks for staying with us! This tea party really is a gathering of friends.
we’ll take baklava any way we can get it! Honey, pastry, sounds Regency to me. Wow, thanks for staying with us! This tea party really is a gathering of friends.
we’ll take baklava any way we can get it! Honey, pastry, sounds Regency to me. Wow, thanks for staying with us! This tea party really is a gathering of friends.
we’ll take baklava any way we can get it! Honey, pastry, sounds Regency to me. Wow, thanks for staying with us! This tea party really is a gathering of friends.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 17 years! I had no idea. I was first led to Wenches as a longtime fan of Jo Bourne, and was delighted to discover the rest of the Wenches, broadening my list of favorite authors.
BLESSINGS ON YOU, JOANNA! Your books have been a source of comfort, strength and wisdom during several very challenging periods of my life.
And thank you to all the Wenches, past, present and future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 17 years! I had no idea. I was first led to Wenches as a longtime fan of Jo Bourne, and was delighted to discover the rest of the Wenches, broadening my list of favorite authors.
BLESSINGS ON YOU, JOANNA! Your books have been a source of comfort, strength and wisdom during several very challenging periods of my life.
And thank you to all the Wenches, past, present and future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 17 years! I had no idea. I was first led to Wenches as a longtime fan of Jo Bourne, and was delighted to discover the rest of the Wenches, broadening my list of favorite authors.
BLESSINGS ON YOU, JOANNA! Your books have been a source of comfort, strength and wisdom during several very challenging periods of my life.
And thank you to all the Wenches, past, present and future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 17 years! I had no idea. I was first led to Wenches as a longtime fan of Jo Bourne, and was delighted to discover the rest of the Wenches, broadening my list of favorite authors.
BLESSINGS ON YOU, JOANNA! Your books have been a source of comfort, strength and wisdom during several very challenging periods of my life.
And thank you to all the Wenches, past, present and future.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! 17 years! I had no idea. I was first led to Wenches as a longtime fan of Jo Bourne, and was delighted to discover the rest of the Wenches, broadening my list of favorite authors.
BLESSINGS ON YOU, JOANNA! Your books have been a source of comfort, strength and wisdom during several very challenging periods of my life.
And thank you to all the Wenches, past, present and future.
Oooh, RHUBARB PIE! We grew in the backyard, but one seldom finds it these days. (Susan and I are both from Upstate New York and maybe rhubarb pie is more A Thing there.)
Oooh, RHUBARB PIE! We grew in the backyard, but one seldom finds it these days. (Susan and I are both from Upstate New York and maybe rhubarb pie is more A Thing there.)
Oooh, RHUBARB PIE! We grew in the backyard, but one seldom finds it these days. (Susan and I are both from Upstate New York and maybe rhubarb pie is more A Thing there.)
Oooh, RHUBARB PIE! We grew in the backyard, but one seldom finds it these days. (Susan and I are both from Upstate New York and maybe rhubarb pie is more A Thing there.)
Oooh, RHUBARB PIE! We grew in the backyard, but one seldom finds it these days. (Susan and I are both from Upstate New York and maybe rhubarb pie is more A Thing there.)
Molly, that San Antonio conference was wonderful! I loved the signings because I love meeting readers–mostly we writers sit around in our offices trying to keep the cats off the keyboard. *G*
Molly, that San Antonio conference was wonderful! I loved the signings because I love meeting readers–mostly we writers sit around in our offices trying to keep the cats off the keyboard. *G*
Molly, that San Antonio conference was wonderful! I loved the signings because I love meeting readers–mostly we writers sit around in our offices trying to keep the cats off the keyboard. *G*
Molly, that San Antonio conference was wonderful! I loved the signings because I love meeting readers–mostly we writers sit around in our offices trying to keep the cats off the keyboard. *G*
Molly, that San Antonio conference was wonderful! I loved the signings because I love meeting readers–mostly we writers sit around in our offices trying to keep the cats off the keyboard. *G*
Trifle, Kareni! **happy sigh**
Trifle, Kareni! **happy sigh**
Trifle, Kareni! **happy sigh**
Trifle, Kareni! **happy sigh**
Trifle, Kareni! **happy sigh**
I love your Word Wenches site and would love to come to your Anniversary Tea, but I must have miss-placed my reading glasses for I cannot find the ‘date’ of this event? Also I have a wee problem with your site. It’s always interspersed with advertisements about everything EXCEPT romance writing. Can you advise me? How can I get rid of the adds?
I love your Word Wenches site and would love to come to your Anniversary Tea, but I must have miss-placed my reading glasses for I cannot find the ‘date’ of this event? Also I have a wee problem with your site. It’s always interspersed with advertisements about everything EXCEPT romance writing. Can you advise me? How can I get rid of the adds?
I love your Word Wenches site and would love to come to your Anniversary Tea, but I must have miss-placed my reading glasses for I cannot find the ‘date’ of this event? Also I have a wee problem with your site. It’s always interspersed with advertisements about everything EXCEPT romance writing. Can you advise me? How can I get rid of the adds?
I love your Word Wenches site and would love to come to your Anniversary Tea, but I must have miss-placed my reading glasses for I cannot find the ‘date’ of this event? Also I have a wee problem with your site. It’s always interspersed with advertisements about everything EXCEPT romance writing. Can you advise me? How can I get rid of the adds?
I love your Word Wenches site and would love to come to your Anniversary Tea, but I must have miss-placed my reading glasses for I cannot find the ‘date’ of this event? Also I have a wee problem with your site. It’s always interspersed with advertisements about everything EXCEPT romance writing. Can you advise me? How can I get rid of the adds?
I can’t remember when I first discovered the Wenches blog but it’s been a number of years now. It brightens my day when it drops in my inbox. I especially love the ‘What We’re Reading’ segment. Congratulations and may it continue for many a day.
I will bring an apple cake that I make for the family. It comes from an old cookbook from the 60’s that my mother had and gave to me. It’s delicious hot or cold. Thank you Andrea for the brownie recipe. My daughter LOVES them and she’s coming home tomorrow for two weeks. I’ll have to get my mixing bowl out :):)
I can’t remember when I first discovered the Wenches blog but it’s been a number of years now. It brightens my day when it drops in my inbox. I especially love the ‘What We’re Reading’ segment. Congratulations and may it continue for many a day.
I will bring an apple cake that I make for the family. It comes from an old cookbook from the 60’s that my mother had and gave to me. It’s delicious hot or cold. Thank you Andrea for the brownie recipe. My daughter LOVES them and she’s coming home tomorrow for two weeks. I’ll have to get my mixing bowl out :):)
I can’t remember when I first discovered the Wenches blog but it’s been a number of years now. It brightens my day when it drops in my inbox. I especially love the ‘What We’re Reading’ segment. Congratulations and may it continue for many a day.
I will bring an apple cake that I make for the family. It comes from an old cookbook from the 60’s that my mother had and gave to me. It’s delicious hot or cold. Thank you Andrea for the brownie recipe. My daughter LOVES them and she’s coming home tomorrow for two weeks. I’ll have to get my mixing bowl out :):)
I can’t remember when I first discovered the Wenches blog but it’s been a number of years now. It brightens my day when it drops in my inbox. I especially love the ‘What We’re Reading’ segment. Congratulations and may it continue for many a day.
I will bring an apple cake that I make for the family. It comes from an old cookbook from the 60’s that my mother had and gave to me. It’s delicious hot or cold. Thank you Andrea for the brownie recipe. My daughter LOVES them and she’s coming home tomorrow for two weeks. I’ll have to get my mixing bowl out :):)
I can’t remember when I first discovered the Wenches blog but it’s been a number of years now. It brightens my day when it drops in my inbox. I especially love the ‘What We’re Reading’ segment. Congratulations and may it continue for many a day.
I will bring an apple cake that I make for the family. It comes from an old cookbook from the 60’s that my mother had and gave to me. It’s delicious hot or cold. Thank you Andrea for the brownie recipe. My daughter LOVES them and she’s coming home tomorrow for two weeks. I’ll have to get my mixing bowl out :):)
I’m putting all my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries on the table, along with a teaser excerpt from THE DIAMOND OF LONDON, my upcoming historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Lady Hester Stanhope. (excerpt on my website).
I’m putting all my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries on the table, along with a teaser excerpt from THE DIAMOND OF LONDON, my upcoming historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Lady Hester Stanhope. (excerpt on my website).
I’m putting all my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries on the table, along with a teaser excerpt from THE DIAMOND OF LONDON, my upcoming historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Lady Hester Stanhope. (excerpt on my website).
I’m putting all my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries on the table, along with a teaser excerpt from THE DIAMOND OF LONDON, my upcoming historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Lady Hester Stanhope. (excerpt on my website).
I’m putting all my Wrexford & Sloane mysteries on the table, along with a teaser excerpt from THE DIAMOND OF LONDON, my upcoming historical novel inspired by the extraordinary life of Lady Hester Stanhope. (excerpt on my website).
Thank you everyone for the congrats and warm wishes. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy our admittedly quirky observations on history, writing, and life in general. Your lovely comments and delightful enthusiasm is what keeps us going!
Thank you everyone for the congrats and warm wishes. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy our admittedly quirky observations on history, writing, and life in general. Your lovely comments and delightful enthusiasm is what keeps us going!
Thank you everyone for the congrats and warm wishes. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy our admittedly quirky observations on history, writing, and life in general. Your lovely comments and delightful enthusiasm is what keeps us going!
Thank you everyone for the congrats and warm wishes. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy our admittedly quirky observations on history, writing, and life in general. Your lovely comments and delightful enthusiasm is what keeps us going!
Thank you everyone for the congrats and warm wishes. It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy our admittedly quirky observations on history, writing, and life in general. Your lovely comments and delightful enthusiasm is what keeps us going!
There are some yummy ones there, Teresa, so have fun cooking! Enjoy!
There are some yummy ones there, Teresa, so have fun cooking! Enjoy!
There are some yummy ones there, Teresa, so have fun cooking! Enjoy!
There are some yummy ones there, Teresa, so have fun cooking! Enjoy!
There are some yummy ones there, Teresa, so have fun cooking! Enjoy!
Thanks, Daniela, sorry about the ads. It’s not actually the wenches website that does that — it’s feedblitz, which is the system that sends out email notifications of every post. If you want to skip the adverts, click on “Word Wenches” at the top of the email, and read the post from our website. The only ads you’ll find there are occasional reminders about books coming out.
As for the Anniversary tea — it’s on now! *g*
Thanks, Daniela, sorry about the ads. It’s not actually the wenches website that does that — it’s feedblitz, which is the system that sends out email notifications of every post. If you want to skip the adverts, click on “Word Wenches” at the top of the email, and read the post from our website. The only ads you’ll find there are occasional reminders about books coming out.
As for the Anniversary tea — it’s on now! *g*
Thanks, Daniela, sorry about the ads. It’s not actually the wenches website that does that — it’s feedblitz, which is the system that sends out email notifications of every post. If you want to skip the adverts, click on “Word Wenches” at the top of the email, and read the post from our website. The only ads you’ll find there are occasional reminders about books coming out.
As for the Anniversary tea — it’s on now! *g*
Thanks, Daniela, sorry about the ads. It’s not actually the wenches website that does that — it’s feedblitz, which is the system that sends out email notifications of every post. If you want to skip the adverts, click on “Word Wenches” at the top of the email, and read the post from our website. The only ads you’ll find there are occasional reminders about books coming out.
As for the Anniversary tea — it’s on now! *g*
Thanks, Daniela, sorry about the ads. It’s not actually the wenches website that does that — it’s feedblitz, which is the system that sends out email notifications of every post. If you want to skip the adverts, click on “Word Wenches” at the top of the email, and read the post from our website. The only ads you’ll find there are occasional reminders about books coming out.
As for the Anniversary tea — it’s on now! *g*
Teresa, my nana made an apple cake that was famous in our circle, and I’ve been trying to discover the recipe for years. It wasn’t a cake, as such, but a slice, with softish sweetish pastry on top and bottom, stewed-but still firm apples in the middle and the whole thing iced with lemon icing. I have a vague idea that the pastry might have contained custard powder.
Enjoy your daughter’s visit. And thanks for being a regular wechly visitor and commenter.
Teresa, my nana made an apple cake that was famous in our circle, and I’ve been trying to discover the recipe for years. It wasn’t a cake, as such, but a slice, with softish sweetish pastry on top and bottom, stewed-but still firm apples in the middle and the whole thing iced with lemon icing. I have a vague idea that the pastry might have contained custard powder.
Enjoy your daughter’s visit. And thanks for being a regular wechly visitor and commenter.
Teresa, my nana made an apple cake that was famous in our circle, and I’ve been trying to discover the recipe for years. It wasn’t a cake, as such, but a slice, with softish sweetish pastry on top and bottom, stewed-but still firm apples in the middle and the whole thing iced with lemon icing. I have a vague idea that the pastry might have contained custard powder.
Enjoy your daughter’s visit. And thanks for being a regular wechly visitor and commenter.
Teresa, my nana made an apple cake that was famous in our circle, and I’ve been trying to discover the recipe for years. It wasn’t a cake, as such, but a slice, with softish sweetish pastry on top and bottom, stewed-but still firm apples in the middle and the whole thing iced with lemon icing. I have a vague idea that the pastry might have contained custard powder.
Enjoy your daughter’s visit. And thanks for being a regular wechly visitor and commenter.
Teresa, my nana made an apple cake that was famous in our circle, and I’ve been trying to discover the recipe for years. It wasn’t a cake, as such, but a slice, with softish sweetish pastry on top and bottom, stewed-but still firm apples in the middle and the whole thing iced with lemon icing. I have a vague idea that the pastry might have contained custard powder.
Enjoy your daughter’s visit. And thanks for being a regular wechly visitor and commenter.
That sounds lovely, Julie — I do like a bit of savoury among the sweet, and those little sandwiches sound just the ticket. And thank you for helping keeping us going — we’re nothing without our readers.
That sounds lovely, Julie — I do like a bit of savoury among the sweet, and those little sandwiches sound just the ticket. And thank you for helping keeping us going — we’re nothing without our readers.
That sounds lovely, Julie — I do like a bit of savoury among the sweet, and those little sandwiches sound just the ticket. And thank you for helping keeping us going — we’re nothing without our readers.
That sounds lovely, Julie — I do like a bit of savoury among the sweet, and those little sandwiches sound just the ticket. And thank you for helping keeping us going — we’re nothing without our readers.
That sounds lovely, Julie — I do like a bit of savoury among the sweet, and those little sandwiches sound just the ticket. And thank you for helping keeping us going — we’re nothing without our readers.
Thanks, Catherine. You can find and follow Joanna on twitter, as JoBourne
Thanks, Catherine. You can find and follow Joanna on twitter, as JoBourne
Thanks, Catherine. You can find and follow Joanna on twitter, as JoBourne
Thanks, Catherine. You can find and follow Joanna on twitter, as JoBourne
Thanks, Catherine. You can find and follow Joanna on twitter, as JoBourne
That sound like a lovely gift, Jeanne. I still have a tea caddy, and a number of different tea pots, though I confess teabags get the most frequent use.
That sound like a lovely gift, Jeanne. I still have a tea caddy, and a number of different tea pots, though I confess teabags get the most frequent use.
That sound like a lovely gift, Jeanne. I still have a tea caddy, and a number of different tea pots, though I confess teabags get the most frequent use.
That sound like a lovely gift, Jeanne. I still have a tea caddy, and a number of different tea pots, though I confess teabags get the most frequent use.
That sound like a lovely gift, Jeanne. I still have a tea caddy, and a number of different tea pots, though I confess teabags get the most frequent use.
Pat, they sound perfect. I have Irish linen napkins and a table cloth that my mother bought for each of her daughters when I was seven and we visited the Irish relatives. (my older sisters were of marriageable age — one was engaged, I think.) I only ever bring mine out for special occasions.
Pat, they sound perfect. I have Irish linen napkins and a table cloth that my mother bought for each of her daughters when I was seven and we visited the Irish relatives. (my older sisters were of marriageable age — one was engaged, I think.) I only ever bring mine out for special occasions.
Pat, they sound perfect. I have Irish linen napkins and a table cloth that my mother bought for each of her daughters when I was seven and we visited the Irish relatives. (my older sisters were of marriageable age — one was engaged, I think.) I only ever bring mine out for special occasions.
Pat, they sound perfect. I have Irish linen napkins and a table cloth that my mother bought for each of her daughters when I was seven and we visited the Irish relatives. (my older sisters were of marriageable age — one was engaged, I think.) I only ever bring mine out for special occasions.
Pat, they sound perfect. I have Irish linen napkins and a table cloth that my mother bought for each of her daughters when I was seven and we visited the Irish relatives. (my older sisters were of marriageable age — one was engaged, I think.) I only ever bring mine out for special occasions.
Happy anniversary! Bring food
Happy anniversary! Bring food
Happy anniversary! Bring food
Happy anniversary! Bring food
Happy anniversary! Bring food
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy reading your blog! I look forward to seeing it pop in my in-box. You Word Wenches are among my very favorite authors! (We’ve introduced our 88 year old dad to Anne Gracie lately. He’s a big Regency romance reader, too!)
You definitely need a proper tea to enjoy with all of those delicious goodies. I don’t know what Arabella and Richard would have been drinking, but it’s an effort to get a proper tea here in the U.S.
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy reading your blog! I look forward to seeing it pop in my in-box. You Word Wenches are among my very favorite authors! (We’ve introduced our 88 year old dad to Anne Gracie lately. He’s a big Regency romance reader, too!)
You definitely need a proper tea to enjoy with all of those delicious goodies. I don’t know what Arabella and Richard would have been drinking, but it’s an effort to get a proper tea here in the U.S.
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy reading your blog! I look forward to seeing it pop in my in-box. You Word Wenches are among my very favorite authors! (We’ve introduced our 88 year old dad to Anne Gracie lately. He’s a big Regency romance reader, too!)
You definitely need a proper tea to enjoy with all of those delicious goodies. I don’t know what Arabella and Richard would have been drinking, but it’s an effort to get a proper tea here in the U.S.
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy reading your blog! I look forward to seeing it pop in my in-box. You Word Wenches are among my very favorite authors! (We’ve introduced our 88 year old dad to Anne Gracie lately. He’s a big Regency romance reader, too!)
You definitely need a proper tea to enjoy with all of those delicious goodies. I don’t know what Arabella and Richard would have been drinking, but it’s an effort to get a proper tea here in the U.S.
Happy Anniversary! I so enjoy reading your blog! I look forward to seeing it pop in my in-box. You Word Wenches are among my very favorite authors! (We’ve introduced our 88 year old dad to Anne Gracie lately. He’s a big Regency romance reader, too!)
You definitely need a proper tea to enjoy with all of those delicious goodies. I don’t know what Arabella and Richard would have been drinking, but it’s an effort to get a proper tea here in the U.S.
Well done wenches … you always have something interesting to say!
With all the sweet things to eat ( I am particularly fond of rhubarb and have a large clump in my garden) I am bringing a crate of sauterne for lubrication….. and a toast:
Good health and hapiness with many more years of writing and reading bliss …. Cheers!
Well done wenches … you always have something interesting to say!
With all the sweet things to eat ( I am particularly fond of rhubarb and have a large clump in my garden) I am bringing a crate of sauterne for lubrication….. and a toast:
Good health and hapiness with many more years of writing and reading bliss …. Cheers!
Well done wenches … you always have something interesting to say!
With all the sweet things to eat ( I am particularly fond of rhubarb and have a large clump in my garden) I am bringing a crate of sauterne for lubrication….. and a toast:
Good health and hapiness with many more years of writing and reading bliss …. Cheers!
Well done wenches … you always have something interesting to say!
With all the sweet things to eat ( I am particularly fond of rhubarb and have a large clump in my garden) I am bringing a crate of sauterne for lubrication….. and a toast:
Good health and hapiness with many more years of writing and reading bliss …. Cheers!
Well done wenches … you always have something interesting to say!
With all the sweet things to eat ( I am particularly fond of rhubarb and have a large clump in my garden) I am bringing a crate of sauterne for lubrication….. and a toast:
Good health and hapiness with many more years of writing and reading bliss …. Cheers!
Your books are food for my soul!!!
Your books are food for my soul!!!
Your books are food for my soul!!!
Your books are food for my soul!!!
Your books are food for my soul!!!
Congratulations on your milestone. Would a box of marzipan candies be an appropriate offering?
Congratulations on your milestone. Would a box of marzipan candies be an appropriate offering?
Congratulations on your milestone. Would a box of marzipan candies be an appropriate offering?
Congratulations on your milestone. Would a box of marzipan candies be an appropriate offering?
Congratulations on your milestone. Would a box of marzipan candies be an appropriate offering?
Happy 17th Anniversary Ladies! A cup of tea and a book is bliss!
Happy 17th Anniversary Ladies! A cup of tea and a book is bliss!
Happy 17th Anniversary Ladies! A cup of tea and a book is bliss!
Happy 17th Anniversary Ladies! A cup of tea and a book is bliss!
Happy 17th Anniversary Ladies! A cup of tea and a book is bliss!
Thanks for dropping by, Quantum, and for being a member of this lovely community of readers and writers. I have a friend who grows rhubarb, but doesn’t eat it and she keeps me well supplied. Thanks for your well wishes and the same back to you.
Thanks for dropping by, Quantum, and for being a member of this lovely community of readers and writers. I have a friend who grows rhubarb, but doesn’t eat it and she keeps me well supplied. Thanks for your well wishes and the same back to you.
Thanks for dropping by, Quantum, and for being a member of this lovely community of readers and writers. I have a friend who grows rhubarb, but doesn’t eat it and she keeps me well supplied. Thanks for your well wishes and the same back to you.
Thanks for dropping by, Quantum, and for being a member of this lovely community of readers and writers. I have a friend who grows rhubarb, but doesn’t eat it and she keeps me well supplied. Thanks for your well wishes and the same back to you.
Thanks for dropping by, Quantum, and for being a member of this lovely community of readers and writers. I have a friend who grows rhubarb, but doesn’t eat it and she keeps me well supplied. Thanks for your well wishes and the same back to you.
What a lovely thing to say, Marybeth — thank you.
What a lovely thing to say, Marybeth — thank you.
What a lovely thing to say, Marybeth — thank you.
What a lovely thing to say, Marybeth — thank you.
What a lovely thing to say, Marybeth — thank you.
Thanks, Susan, and how lovely that your father enjoys my books. Thank him for me.
As for getting proper tea, if it’s in short supply in the US I think the English and Australian contingents will bring plenty . Though teabags have really taken over, proper tea in packets is still very much in use.
Thanks, Susan, and how lovely that your father enjoys my books. Thank him for me.
As for getting proper tea, if it’s in short supply in the US I think the English and Australian contingents will bring plenty . Though teabags have really taken over, proper tea in packets is still very much in use.
Thanks, Susan, and how lovely that your father enjoys my books. Thank him for me.
As for getting proper tea, if it’s in short supply in the US I think the English and Australian contingents will bring plenty . Though teabags have really taken over, proper tea in packets is still very much in use.
Thanks, Susan, and how lovely that your father enjoys my books. Thank him for me.
As for getting proper tea, if it’s in short supply in the US I think the English and Australian contingents will bring plenty . Though teabags have really taken over, proper tea in packets is still very much in use.
Thanks, Susan, and how lovely that your father enjoys my books. Thank him for me.
As for getting proper tea, if it’s in short supply in the US I think the English and Australian contingents will bring plenty . Though teabags have really taken over, proper tea in packets is still very much in use.
Happy, Happy 17th Anniversary… I’m not sure how I found Word Wenches but I know I started reading in March or April 2013. It has been a grand 10 years of reading, commenting, laughing and learning. I’ve always regretted I hadn’t started reading when I first heard about the Word Wenches.
Tea party….I’ll find a couple of crystal sweet stands (or whatever you call them) to display and make all the delicious food easy to reach. Plus a few little servers to reach the food.
Yes! I would love 17 more years of blogging by my favorite authors and comments from my fellow Wenchette readers (grin)
Happy, Happy 17th Anniversary… I’m not sure how I found Word Wenches but I know I started reading in March or April 2013. It has been a grand 10 years of reading, commenting, laughing and learning. I’ve always regretted I hadn’t started reading when I first heard about the Word Wenches.
Tea party….I’ll find a couple of crystal sweet stands (or whatever you call them) to display and make all the delicious food easy to reach. Plus a few little servers to reach the food.
Yes! I would love 17 more years of blogging by my favorite authors and comments from my fellow Wenchette readers (grin)
Happy, Happy 17th Anniversary… I’m not sure how I found Word Wenches but I know I started reading in March or April 2013. It has been a grand 10 years of reading, commenting, laughing and learning. I’ve always regretted I hadn’t started reading when I first heard about the Word Wenches.
Tea party….I’ll find a couple of crystal sweet stands (or whatever you call them) to display and make all the delicious food easy to reach. Plus a few little servers to reach the food.
Yes! I would love 17 more years of blogging by my favorite authors and comments from my fellow Wenchette readers (grin)
Happy, Happy 17th Anniversary… I’m not sure how I found Word Wenches but I know I started reading in March or April 2013. It has been a grand 10 years of reading, commenting, laughing and learning. I’ve always regretted I hadn’t started reading when I first heard about the Word Wenches.
Tea party….I’ll find a couple of crystal sweet stands (or whatever you call them) to display and make all the delicious food easy to reach. Plus a few little servers to reach the food.
Yes! I would love 17 more years of blogging by my favorite authors and comments from my fellow Wenchette readers (grin)
Happy, Happy 17th Anniversary… I’m not sure how I found Word Wenches but I know I started reading in March or April 2013. It has been a grand 10 years of reading, commenting, laughing and learning. I’ve always regretted I hadn’t started reading when I first heard about the Word Wenches.
Tea party….I’ll find a couple of crystal sweet stands (or whatever you call them) to display and make all the delicious food easy to reach. Plus a few little servers to reach the food.
Yes! I would love 17 more years of blogging by my favorite authors and comments from my fellow Wenchette readers (grin)
Happy Anniversary!!!! Thank you for all the happiness and joy you have brought to my reading life.
Happy Anniversary!!!! Thank you for all the happiness and joy you have brought to my reading life.
Happy Anniversary!!!! Thank you for all the happiness and joy you have brought to my reading life.
Happy Anniversary!!!! Thank you for all the happiness and joy you have brought to my reading life.
Happy Anniversary!!!! Thank you for all the happiness and joy you have brought to my reading life.
I enjoy your posts I do miss Jo, there are quite few of you that I enjoy but I have become interested in a series by Kristen Britain called Green Rider. A bit like Harry Potter but not really, more adult. I like a bit of Fantasy.
Wiggs, Rice, Putney I have read plus Classics such as Agatha Christy, Margaret Atwood, I loved Little Women I also liked The Faraway Tree. I like History especially Aristocracy.
I enjoy your posts I do miss Jo, there are quite few of you that I enjoy but I have become interested in a series by Kristen Britain called Green Rider. A bit like Harry Potter but not really, more adult. I like a bit of Fantasy.
Wiggs, Rice, Putney I have read plus Classics such as Agatha Christy, Margaret Atwood, I loved Little Women I also liked The Faraway Tree. I like History especially Aristocracy.
I enjoy your posts I do miss Jo, there are quite few of you that I enjoy but I have become interested in a series by Kristen Britain called Green Rider. A bit like Harry Potter but not really, more adult. I like a bit of Fantasy.
Wiggs, Rice, Putney I have read plus Classics such as Agatha Christy, Margaret Atwood, I loved Little Women I also liked The Faraway Tree. I like History especially Aristocracy.
I enjoy your posts I do miss Jo, there are quite few of you that I enjoy but I have become interested in a series by Kristen Britain called Green Rider. A bit like Harry Potter but not really, more adult. I like a bit of Fantasy.
Wiggs, Rice, Putney I have read plus Classics such as Agatha Christy, Margaret Atwood, I loved Little Women I also liked The Faraway Tree. I like History especially Aristocracy.
I enjoy your posts I do miss Jo, there are quite few of you that I enjoy but I have become interested in a series by Kristen Britain called Green Rider. A bit like Harry Potter but not really, more adult. I like a bit of Fantasy.
Wiggs, Rice, Putney I have read plus Classics such as Agatha Christy, Margaret Atwood, I loved Little Women I also liked The Faraway Tree. I like History especially Aristocracy.
Happy Anniversary,
I look forward to the Wenches every month. Most of you are must buys for me.
PennyM
Happy Anniversary,
I look forward to the Wenches every month. Most of you are must buys for me.
PennyM
Happy Anniversary,
I look forward to the Wenches every month. Most of you are must buys for me.
PennyM
Happy Anniversary,
I look forward to the Wenches every month. Most of you are must buys for me.
PennyM
Happy Anniversary,
I look forward to the Wenches every month. Most of you are must buys for me.
PennyM