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...
How to Play 16th Century Bowling

How to Play 16th Century Bowling

Queen Elizabeth I is supposed to have played at bowls. On 19 July 1588, English Vice-Admiral Sir Francis Drake allegedly was playing bowls at Plymouth Hoe when the arrival of the Spanish Armada was announced, replying “We have time enough to finish the game and...
Milksop Recipe, Much Ado About Nothing

Milksop Recipe, Much Ado About Nothing

That Shakespeare Life and DIY History are supported by our patrons. You can become a patron and get printable instructions for our DIY History episodes right here. This website contains affiliate links. Milksop is a great deal of much to do about nothing. I...
Did Shakespeare Eat Acorns?

Did Shakespeare Eat Acorns?

Acorns are the topic this week. Make suggestions for episode topics, see exclusive patron’s only content, and other bonuses when you become a member at That Shakespeare Life. Join Today! This website contains affiliate links. Today we’re going to explore the...
Musk Sugar 16th Century Recipe

Musk Sugar 16th Century Recipe

Support the show and get access to special bonus content on Patreon. This website contain affiliate links. Musk Sugar appears in a recipe from the mid 1550s by Sir Hugh Plat where he tells you how to make a scented sugar for cooking. This recipe comes from his book...