Literary Question for the Day.

So, if you have read or seen any rendition of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice you are familiar with Mr. Wickham's "infamous elopement" with Lydia Bennet. The question for today is: Why did Mr. Wickham choose Lydia in the first place? Was it to get revenge on Mr. Darcy? True affection for Lydia? Hmmm, food for thought. We would looove to read any thoughts you might have in the comment section :)

Also, a book review of Parson Austen's Daughter by Helen Ashton is coming soon!

Scotch Shortbread

100% delicious with a cup of tea!

Cream thoroughly

1 cup butter

Add gradually, while beating

1/2 cup confectioners' or light brown sugar

Sift together

2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Add to the mixture. Mix well and roll out 1/4 inch thick. Cut in squares or rounds. Prick with a fork. Bake at 350 until delicately brown (20 to 25min). Makes 24 or more.

Our Official Launch

This is the official launch of my sister and my blog devoted to all things novel and tea. Check back often to see what sorts of books and tea and other goodies we are posting...we are really excited to do something together like this and hope other folks out there might just enjoy it too!

Sincerely,
Christie and Heidi