January 2016 books read

[debodacious]

A History of Food in 100 Recipes - William Sitwell This was one of my very best Christmas presents from the thoughtful hhartleyhare. If I had my life to live again with the benefit of hindsight I might well become a food historian. I love old recipes and customs and the insight they give into how people lived. I once had a perfectly splendid dream in which I

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[hfnuala]

I think it's better to have a husband who isn't a shit than write a book.

[debodacious]

Without a doubt. These books left me feeling sad and frustrated for both women.

[callmemadam]

"A Foope for Peafe"
I'd like to read that!

I think we'll do without the autobiographies, fascinating though they might be, and let you keep Arkwright.

Funny you should mention Duolingo as I'd never heard of it before yesterday's University Challenge. Is it expensive?

[debodacious]

Yes, I think Arkwright is worth a book or two.
Duolingo is free - I have it as an app on my phone but I don't know if there are other versions. It is very different from the way I learned languages at school - no conjugating verbs - I think you are expected to acquire grammar through osmosis. But my vocabulary is growing.

Duolingo

[callmemadam]

Thanks, I'll look into it. Have to keep the old brain working.

[land_girl]

I can't stop chuckling about your dream!