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The Handmaid’s Diaries: Jezebels – Episode 1.08

July 18, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Today we’re chatting The Handmaid’s Tale: Jezebels – episode 1.08. I discuss why this is getting uncomfortable, why this flashback works, and why I so badly want to punch Nick in the face…

The Handmaid’s Diaries: The Other Side – Episode 1.07

July 17, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Today we’re discussing The Handmaid’s Tale: The Other Side – Episode 1.07. We get a clear look into another world, but it seems to fall a little flat because I’m not sure why we should care…

The Top Ten Musical Moments of Outlander Season 4

July 17, 2019 Anne Gavin 0 Comments

Wbat were the best musical moments in Season 4? Blogger Anne Gavin offers her annual take on the top 10 musical moments of Outlander season 4.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: A Woman’s Place – Episode 1.06

July 15, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

The Handmaid’s Tale: A Woman’s Place – episode 1.06 review: a fantastic tale of world building, getting too much of what you ask for, and shock endings…

Stranger Things: A Review of Season 3 And Is (SPOILER) Really Gone?

July 10, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Stranger Things Season 3 review: a welcome return to form for the Netflix juggernaut series of nostalgia, and it even ends on a surprising emotional note – let’s chat about if really sticks…

Sassenach Spotlight: Vicki Johnston from North Carolina

July 10, 2019 Blake 0 Comments

Sassenach Spotlight is an Outlander Cast blog post highlighting Outlander fans worldwide. This month we shine the Sassenach Spotlight on Vicki Johnston.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episode 1.05 – Faithful

July 7, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Let’s break down The Handmaid’s Tale episode 1.05, “Faithful”. We’ll cover why this episode continues the excellent run from the show so far, and why “desperation” is a hell of a drug.

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episode 1.04 – Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum

June 26, 2019 Blake 1 Comment

Today we’re discussing The Handmaid’s Tale episode 1.04: Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum – including ideas of hope, a confusing tale of rebellion, and silence being key…

How They Made It: Buttery Sourdough Biscuits from Fraser’s Ridge

June 26, 2019 Tammy Spencer 0 Comments

Welcome back to our occasional series, “How They Made It,” where we explore the food and drink of Outlander. This month we’re using sourdough discard to put buttery sourdough biscuits on the table — just as Claire would at Fraser’s Ridge. Slainté!

The Handmaid’s Diaries: Episodes 1-3

June 25, 2019 Blake 6 Comments

Welcome to the Handmaid’s Diaries – an informal live-time series as Mary and Blake watch The Handmaid’s Tale. Today we’re discussing episodes 1.01 “Offred”, 1.02 “Birth Day”, and 1.03 “Late”.