Tewksbury Mustard from Shakespeare’s Henry IV

Tewksbury Mustard from Shakespeare’s Henry IV

Access over 150 additional episodes in our back catalog on Patreon! Join today at http://www.patreon.com/thatshakespearelife  In Shakespeare’s in Henry IV, Part 2, Falstaff has the line: “his wit’s as thick as Tewkesbury Mustard” (Act 2, Scene 4). Falstaff...
Nutmeg with Brigitte Webster

Nutmeg with Brigitte Webster

That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. Shakespeare mentions the spice of nutmeg in his plays three times, once in Henry V to comment on the color of of...
How to Keep Ink from Freezing

How to Keep Ink from Freezing

Get printable supply lists and step by step instructions for activities like this one inside our member’s area where you can cook, play, and create your way through the life of William Shakespeare. Become a Member. In Shakespeare’s lifetime, the...
Waffles from 1615

Waffles from 1615

This website contains affiliate links. Our platform is supported by Patrons. Sign up to get printables of recipes like this one and other benefits when you support our show on Patreon In our recent episode of That Shakespeare Life, we talked with our guest, Sam Bilton...
Waffles and Waffle Irons of the 16-17th Century

Waffles and Waffle Irons of the 16-17th Century

That Shakespeare Life is supported by listeners who sign up to be our patrons. Join our listener community today. This website contains affiliate links. In William Shakespeare’s Henry V Part II, Scene 3, Pistol uses the phrase “men’s faiths are wafer-cakes.” Wafer...