Lizzies' Commonplace Book

Letter to Lizzie:

Dear Miss Lizzie ;

 You will no doubt be surprised to receive a letter from one who is almost a total stranger to you, but I hope you will pardon me for my boldness when I tell you how truly, how deeply I love you. Perhaps prudence would dictate that I should, for the present, at least, withhold this confession, but my heart is impatient and will not be quieted until I have made you acquainted with its secret. I am aware that the suddenness of my passion may awaken the suspicion that it is only a shallow and transient feeling, but I am sure…

Character Commentary: This is a recipe that I came across a couple of years ago. The apple tart dish is my favorite dish to make for my sister, with a close second being the apricot tarts. It takes time to make, especially the pastry dough. It is a very specific recipe that quickly became my sister’s favorite after I purchased the cookbook in 1858. This recipe is similar to the one my mother used to make us when we were growing up. That’s why I imagine Laura loving this dish so much. It reminds her of our childhood, back when life was easier. There was no real responsibilities or…

Character Commentary: Oh, this is my absolute favorite dress. I had a photo of it made so that I could always be reminded of how truly beautiful it is. I bought it from a boutique in town a couple of years ago, before I was married. At the time, I had recently been invited to a wedding in the spring and when I saw this dress, I knew it would be perfect for the occasion. The lace detailing on the collar adds additional elegance to the stunning dress. I chose lilac because of the gorgeous color and how it reminds me of the fields of lavender my sister and we would…