Queen guitarist, astrophysicist and wildlife campaigner Brian May is a man of diverse interests, but his latest project, a book on the history of the crinoline, is perhaps his most astonishing yet. Around 1840, skirts began to widen – slowly at first, but within a decade a hem could measure as much as 33ft round. […]
Rulet: Russian Meatloaf 1½ lb. Hamburg steak ½ lb pork (ground) ¼ loaf white break soaked in water (crust off) Chop one medium onion- mix with beef, pork and bread. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add ¾ cup water gradually and mix into a smooth paste. Halve 2 or 3 boiled eggs. […]
