Ya Basic (English) and Constructed Languages
Last weekend I was reading Basic English: A General Introduction with Rules and Grammar by Charles Ogden in 1930, after it was mentioned in passing in a documentary. I’m sure I’d heard the 850...
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Kahvi’s Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
Our D&D group recently finished the Dragon Heist campaign. While running the tavern, I made this (both in character and out of game for my fellow players). Turned out great, and I’m adding it...
Building Less Familiar Familiars
Find Familiar in D&D has come a long way with 5th edition. In the old days, they could be a huge gamble with relatively minor returns. But now they can add both utility and...
Chicken Enchilada Soup in the Slow Cooker
After eating far too much of this type of soup out of a can, I decided to have a go at making it in the slow cooker. This is the first version, so I...
Limoncello… When Life Gives You Lemons
This is an adaptation of my Italian mom’s recipe. I think this version is a bit smoother and the ingredients are easier to find, but if you feel strongly about such things, I’ll try...
