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How They Made It: Classic Rum Punch from River Run

May 1, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This time we’re toasting Jocasta & Duncan with classic Rum Punch. Slainté!

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Outlander Behind-the-Scenes: A Day at the Beach Outlander style

April 29, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Only in Outlander could a day at the beach be so challenging. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a day at the beach Outlander style.

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The Many (Near) Deaths of Jamie Fraser

April 23, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Cats may have nine lives but so apparently does Outlander’s Jamie Fraser. Here’s a look at the many near deaths of Jamie Fraser.

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Outlander Season 5 Episode 9 Recap: Monsters and Heroes

April 20, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Want to relive Outlander Season 5 Episode 9? We do a minute-by-minute reaction to “Monsters and Heroes.” 

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The Hanged Man: Mental Health and Roger Mac’s Transformation

April 17, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Outlander Episode 508 tackled some very important mental health issues — PTSD, depression and suicide — after Roger’s hanging and Young Ian’s yet-to-be-revealed troubles. Andrée Poppleton looks at how successfully the show portrayed these important ideas.

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Outlander Season 5 Episode 8 Recap: Famous Last Words

April 13, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Want to relive Outlander Season 5 Episode 8? We do a minute-by-minute reaction to “Famous Last Words.” 

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The Handmaids Tale: Night

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Night (SEASON 3 PREMIERE) – Episode 3.01

April 10, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog, The Handmaid's Diaries 0 Comments

Let’s chat The Handmaid’s Tale SEASON 3 PREMIERE – episode 3.01 – “The Night”.  When anarchy leads to chaos, but also a little….clarity?

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Bridgerton: Season 1 Wrap-up And Review

“The Ballad of Roger Mac”: Loss in Outlander and in Life

April 10, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

“The Ballad of Roger Mac” is about more than the loss of Murtagh in Outlander. It’s about loss of life as we know it in the here and now. Karen Rutledge shares her thoughts. 

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Outlander Behind the Scenes: The Big House on Fraser’s Ridge

April 7, 2020 Blake Blogs, Mary & Blake Blog 0 Comments

Want to learn more about how Outlander production designer Jon Gary Steele created the Big House on Fraser’s Ridge? We’ve got photos and videos right here.

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