The Old Foodie

Today, August 14th This is our second day dining from the book of the Baron Brisse. In his home in France, it is summertime. This is what he...

Today, August 13th … As promised, this week we will be inspired by the mid-nineteenth century menu and recipe book of the Baron Léon Brisse....

This recipe was a serendipitous Christmas Eve find. If you need a last minute gift for a friend who loves food or is a history nerd, this mi...

Today, January 30th … The Crown Prince of Austria, Rudolph Habsburg, and his beautiful seventeen year old mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera die...

Today, November 7th … Today in the U.S.A is Republican Elephant day, which commemorates the political cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast for Harpe...