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British Scones with cream and jam

British Scones Recipe

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The Invincible Miss Cust follows Aleen Cust as she grows up in Britain and ultimately becomes Britain’s first woman veterinary surgeon.
Aleen Cust defied seemingly insurmountable odds from both society and her own family in order to study in the field, practice, and finally become the first licensed woman veterinary surgeon in Britain. Set in the late 1800s in England and Ireland, the book demands a recipe for British scones served with tea. On your finest china of course.

Apple Cinnamon Scones with Vanilla Icing

Apple Cinnamon Scones

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If you love the flaky goodness of a biscuit with a little bit of crunch on the outside, but you wish for something sweeter like a blueberry muffin, then scones are exactly what you’ve been looking for. This recipe packed with apples and cinnamon will produce a flaky, but soft scone that will have you reaching for just…one…more.

Little Women Book Club Questions and Recipe

Little Women Book Club Questions and Recipe

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Although I read Little Women as a preteen and knew the basis of the story, rereading the book as an adult was a delight. The book is a classic and written for the post-Civil war era, so it isn’t a fast-paced, straight-line story like those we read today. That said, I found so much timeless wisdom in the book. From Meg’s conversations with Marmee after becoming a new mother, to Jo’s struggles as a writer, to Amy’s frustrations at wanting more without losing her character in exchange for wealth.