All That Glitters

This peach cobbler recipe is delicious, and comes together easily. Leftovers (if there are any) can be enjoyed for four or five days.

Delicate, fragrant, and effortlessly refreshing, this elderflower spritz is the perfect drink to brighten up warm afternoons or add a touch of elegance to your next gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a beautifully balanced cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass.

Here’s an authentic Gilded Age cocktail recipe that works just as well for this weekend as it did in 1901. You’ll find it on the pages of my manuscript-in-progress.

Macarons involve a few steps—this recipe is geared to the beginner baker, so all you’ll need is a bit of patience, and you’ll find yourself with a plate full of delicious fruity macarons.

Straight from the Book Club Kit for Current of Darkness. (This recipe is adapted from today’s Food & Wine for easier sourcing of modern day ingredients and temperature settings.)

1901 Ham and Eggs Recipe

Enjoy what would have been a breakfast staple in the Gilded Age: ham and eggs with a twist.

This spring gin cocktail, inspired by the tastes of the Gilded Age, blends gin with fresh lemon for a refreshing yet sophisticated sip.

This easy-to-prepare and sure-to-please recipe is from the Book Club Kit for Current of Darkness, and book club or not, makes for a healthy dish for an everyday or special event.

These glazed and roasted carrots are delicious, easy to prepare, and a versatile side dish for any meal. Vegetable recipes such as this would have been staples of a Gilded Age dinner.