Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day if you prefer the company of friends) is upon us and with that the perennial custom of gifting chocolates of every shape, size, filling, and flavor to our cherished friends, and loved ones. Chocolate has … Continue reading The Renaissance of Chocolate
As I stood on the field of competition at Sherwood Forest Faire in 2016, I grasped my bow with a sweaty palm and shook from the nerves. I had shot a few times in front of an audience previously, but … Continue reading Beyond Cupid’s Arrow: Women in Archery
The holidays are past, and with them, all the delicious festive meals and treats we all love to celebrate. You may have found yourself running out of creative cooking ideas for the cold weather. Warm, creamy beef stews or a … Continue reading Spice Up Your Winter Cooking!
Upon one’s first visit to a Renaissance Festival, one might wander into a book stall and be surprised at the selection of books. Fantasy novels are snugged alongside books about pagan faith and mysticism. It’s a far cry from the … Continue reading Give Me That Old Time Religion
Across the centuries, and among many different societies, in the midst of the darkness of winter people look to kindle fire and light. Although not a high holy day, Hanukkah is a beloved Jewish holiday that has its roots and … Continue reading Hanukkah’s Rays of Hope and Light
Our intention at LadyFaire is to make our readers’ daily lives a little better, because as much as we’d all love to be at a Renaissance Festival every day, it’s not reality! We all live and function in the everyday … Continue reading How to Holiday Like a Mother
The sky fills with dark, smoky clouds, and the leaves combust into fiery color. A warning chill fills the air, carrying the throaty cawing of ravens on the wind as it whips past you in the quickly darkening night. In … Continue reading Dark Fairy Tales for Dark Nights
“Music is a treasure and a love and a delight. It clears people’s souls and lifts them high.” ― David Rodigan From the walkway in front of her patron’s shop, Lady Victoria entertains passersby with bright and energetic music from an … Continue reading Lady Victoria Shines With Every Note
Although not suffering from our intense heat, the people of the Middle Ages in the British Isles and France still had to adjust their usual cooking styles. It has been called the “eon of hot soup”, as even the poorest … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Fruits and Veggies
” . . . and summer’s lease hath all too short a date” – William Shakespeare When we think of the foods associated with Renaissance festivals, often it is hearty fare like Scotch eggs and turkey legs. In the … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Salmons and Savories
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