Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2015 i Victoria

I have a fairly large group of cookbooks that I study and use regularly. Many are hometown-recipe collections from churches and women’s organizations, such as The Junior League. Others are the works of noted chefs like Nathalie Dupree and Virginia Willis. When I learned about The Royal Touch: Simply Stunning Home Cooking from a Former Royal Chef (Antique Collectors’ Club Ltd.)—a compilation of delicious foods prepared for English royalty by the author, Carolyn Robb—I knew I wanted a copy for my kitchen bookshelf. How often do we get an opportunity to dine like kings and queens? Carolyn was the personal chef to TRH Prince Charles and Princess Diana for more than ten years, so the recipes she includes in this recently published treasure are some of their personal favorites. (Look…

Presented with the effortless grace characteristic of European hospitality, our fête offers a welcoming environment perfect for dining and conversation. Top left and opposite: An assortment of transferware lends relaxed charm, and the blue-and-white porcelain plates display each recipe to its best effect. Loosely bundled bouquets, bowls of fresh fruit, and a selection of artisanal cheeses impart vibrant color. FIND INSPIRATION FOR PREPARING A BRITISH MEAL AT VICTORIAMAG.COM…

While browsing a well-known London market, needlework collector Elizabeth Bradley became enchanted with Berlin wool work, a style of embroidery that originated in Germany during the early nineteenth century. Her initial impression was that the intricate patterns resembled brilliant mosaics—black grids printed on cream paper and hand-tinted to reveal romantic Victorian images, from lush bouquets to reproduction paintings. Executed on open canvases with brightly dyed wool, the resulting pieces were used to decorate myriad furnishings, such as floor coverings and footstools. The historic cross-stitch diagrams ultimately charted a new course for Elizabeth, who had operated an antiques shop out of her home in Beaumaris, Wales, before deciding to specialize in the decorative art. In the 1980s—nearly 150 years after Berlin work first captivated embroiderers in the United Kingdom—the pastime experienced…

Accessible only by boat or airplane, Juneau, Alaska, holds an undeniable mystique. Amidst glistening beaches and rocky shorelines, coastal waters showcase majestic vistas of humpback whales returning to the Inside Passage. Bald eagles, black bears, and mountain goats make their habitats in the surrounding cliffs—vast playgrounds for the area’s abundant wildlife. In the heart of this natural wonderland, Juneau’s historic downtown reflects the settlement’s early days as a prospecting community. The Jorgenson House, tucked within a residential neighborhood, stands as a beacon of congeniality. Innkeeper Renda Heimbigner grew up here in the bosom of extended family and visited daily the home of her maternal grandparents, George and Isabel Jorgenson. Their modest two-room dwelling, built in 1915, was expanded to include additional accommodations and a second story. The couple often entertained…

COVER Antique silver dish, call for availability; from Tricia’s Treasures, 205-871-9779. Antique marble penholder, antique inkwell, and antique box, call for availability; from The Village Firefly, 205-870-4560. Calligraphy pens, call for information; from Nostalgic Impressions, 877-645-5325, nostalgicimpressions.com. Antique brown transferware platter, call for availability; from Mulberry Heights Antiques, 205-870-1300. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Page 2 : To view and purchase Laura Hooper’s calligraphy, visit lhcalligraphy.com, or contact her at hello@lhcalligraphy.com. WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE Pages 13–14 : For more information about author and teacher Phyllis Theroux, visit her website, nightwriters.com. THE FANCIFUL FEEL OF FALL Page 15 : Authentic Models GL026 Medium Globe, $83; 800-888-1992, am-living.com. Park Hill Collection Magnifying Glass Collection, $138–$170; parkhillcollection.com for retailers. Rustico Parley Leather Journal with Flaptie in Ocean, $40, and Wool Epiphany with Pocket in Plum, $30.50; 866-426-4957, rustico.com. Foreign…

Take a closer look at some of our favorite September features: A Scottish Fling Join us on an autumn adventure exploring the legendary, centuries-old architecture and glorious landscapes of Edinburgh and the Highlands. Journey to Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee Rich in both history and natural beauty, this peaceful hamlet near Nashville offers a wealth of charming antiques shops, galleries, and hospitable inns. Eva Gordon’s Artfully Designed Ceramics Architect Eva Gordon devised a new blueprint for creativity with her vibrantly hued, three-dimensional botanical sculptures. The Fall Pleasures of British Fare Host an English-inspired feast featuring a menu of hearty, traditional recipes served on classic vintage transferware and blue-and-white china. ON THE WEB Look for this symbol throughout the magazine for more online information. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Visit…

Anyone who has browsed the crowded wares of an antiques store knows the thrill of dis- covering a hidden gem or two. But for those who have perused the 33,000 square feet of merchandise at Uncommon Market, in Dallas’s Design District West, that joy is magnified exponentially. Lighting fixtures and artwork hang from sky-high ceilings, while wide aisles allow customers to search every nook and cranny for just the right piece. Although one of the largest dealers in the Dallas area, the store began humbly in 1971, with Don and Ward Mayborn selling antiques from the lower floor of an old house in Uptown Dallas. The brothers alternated taking buying trips to England to stock the shop with British collectibles, including a vast assortment of signage. Over the years, these…

While growing up in South Africa, Carolyn Robb began exploring the fundamentals of gastronomy as soon as she could grasp a wooden spoon. She learned to decipher recipes at a tender age, all the while envisioning serving Queen Elizabeth one day. When Carolyn received a culinary-school degree in Cordon Bleu Cookery, she entered the legendary gates of London’s Kensington Palace for a post with the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. It was a daunting prospect for the 21-year-old but an opportunity she savored. In summer 1989, after being interviewed by Princess Diana and making a trial meal for Their Royal Highnesses, Carolyn became chef to the Prince and Princess of Wales. At the time, the couple’s sons, William and Harry, were 7 and 4, respectively. During her thirteen-year tenure, Carolyn…

I truly believe that God created grandparents to fill all the nooks and crannies in a young life that can’t always be accomplished by hardworking, busy parents. I was blessed to have two sets of wonderful grandparents who were very different and, yet, exactly the same. My paternal ones farmed in Kansas and worked extremely hard during times of war, droughts, the stock-market crash of 1929, and countless government regimes. They taught me about commitment and faith in God, the importance of voting, and especially the love of family. My maternal grandparents were ministers. I learned from them tolerance for many kinds of people and compassion for the unloved. I spent summers on the farm with my father’s parents, and they showed me how to can apricots and separate milk…

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When her life took an unexpected turn, famed Canadian architect Eva Gordon channeled her aesthetic talents into a whole different realm that has led her down an exciting career path and sparked a newfound passion. Eva studied engineering in college before switching to architecture, and that demanding curriculum was made even more challenging by the fact she was raising three children at the time. She specialized in high-end residential architecture, along with a number of special projects that have included retirement homes and, interestingly, jails. About ten years ago, after Eva was injured in a car accident, the physical demands of conducting building inspections became too difficult. Turning to art to fill her time, she took a ceramics course, fell in love with the medium, and began sculpting fruit, vegetable,…

A BRITISH FEAST Begins on page 31 Parmesan-and-Pepper Irish Soda Bread p.33 Makes 1 (10x5-inch) loaf 4½ cups all-purpose flour 1/ 3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water Garnish: pepitas, flax seeds, old-fashionedoats, sesame seeds, rolled oats, andwheat germ 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 10x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. 2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, freshly ground pepper, baking soda, and ground pepper. Using a pastry knife, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese. Add buttermilk; stir…

Back in the days when my two younger sisters and the neighborhood kids were busy pelting each other with crab apples weeks before snow buried their ammunition, I’d be at Mrs. Smallhorn’s house on South Avenue, having my late-afternoon piano lesson. In Connecticut, the trees still had their leaves in November, and by then they looked like gold coins shimmering and fluttering as they caught the last light of day. That was when I was driven inside by poor weather and the hope of developing an ear for music—and it was when I became familiar with a vestibule. I had my first lesson in the late fall of 1960. Mrs. Smallhorn’s house was commonly white and modest, banked by shrubs bright with red berries and distinguished old trees that cast…