Jennifer Billock Livres

Keweenaw County, Michigan, is characterized by its vast landscapes and sparse winter population, which swells during the summer months with seasonal residents. Established in 1861 from Houghton County, it occupies the northern part of the Keweenaw Peninsula, historically significant for its copper mining boom in the 1800s. The construction of Fort Wilkins in Copper Harbor was pivotal for maintaining order among miners and the Ojibwa people. Over the years, the county evolved from a mining hub to a center for maritime, fishing, and lumbering industries, ultimately transforming into a popular resort destination.

Exploring Milwaukee's vibrant food history, this book delves into unique dining experiences, from the quirky Public Natatorium where patrons enjoyed meals alongside dolphin shows to the thriving lunch counter culture at Solly's and Oriental Drugs. It highlights the dominance of supper clubs and steakhouses, while also revealing the city's more illicit dining spots, such as mafia hangouts. Author Jennifer Billock pairs historical anecdotes with recipes of beloved dishes, offering a comprehensive look at both the iconic and eccentric aspects of Milwaukee's culinary legacy.

Set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this book explores haunting tales tied to the region's history. It features ghostly apparitions like a woman rocking in her chair at Old Victoria and the echoes of miners from the Mansfield Mine disaster. The Italian Hall Disaster's tragic victims are said to haunt Calumet, while Mackinac Island boasts over a hundred ghosts. Local author Jennifer Billock vividly recounts these chilling stories, highlighting the UP's rich and eerie spectral heritage.

As immigrants came from outside the United States and settled in pockets around Chicago, each neighborhood had its own bakery--and sometimes several. At one time, more than seven thousand bakeries dotted the city streets. Stalwarts like Dinkel's, Roeser's, Weber's, Pticek and Ferrara continue a legacy that shaped Chicago's food traditions: an atomic cake for family celebrations, bacon buns in the morning or a poppy seed bun for hot dogs and pączki and zeppole for holidays. Even the never-ending debate over seeded or unseeded rye. From pioneering bakers to today's cake makers, author Jennifer Billock puts the sweet and doughy history of Chicago on display.

Kenosha, a vibrant suburb nestled between Chicago and Milwaukee, boasts a rich history and a strong community spirit. Its historic downtown, bustling with long-standing family-owned businesses and cultural events, highlights the city’s dedication to the arts. The vintage streetcar system and the emergence of a new minor-league baseball team reflect the residents' commitment to preserving their unique culture and pride, making Kenosha a captivating destination for tourists across the nation.

As companions to the first and second volumes in the American Food in History series we offer selections of recipes, updated and tested by food editor Jennifer Billock, using measurements and techniques that modern readers can use in their own kitchen. Arranged by main meal occasions (breakfast, picnic or lunch, dinner, dessert) these recipes--some familiar, some curious, all intriguing--will allow family and friends to get a "taste of the times" with their own "Civil War era" meals. The original versions of these recipes (and many more) can be found in Food in the Civil War Era: The North and Food in the Civil War Era: The South, edited by Helen Zoe Veit, along with fascinating essays about the history and the times.

Go beyond the stereotypes of mercury retrograde and dig deep into the planetary cycles, discovering how they can affect your everyday life from day to day and year to year.Every planet except Earth goes into retrograde at some point, and each planet has its own bundle of joys and pain points that come with it. The Retrograde Guidebook aims to take the mystery out of planetary retrogrades, providing an overview of what retrograde means astrologically and its basic principles. It offers a breakdown of every planetary retrograde’s function and effects—and why three main celestial bodies, the Earth, sun, and moon, don’t ever go into retrograde.You’ll also learn how planetary retrogrades will affect you as an individual, tips on coping with resulting effects, and how to maximize the benefits so the planets work on your behalf to improve your life.The Retrograde Guidebook includes calendars through 2030. These calendars include the dates each planet goes into and out of retrograde, and the astrological signs each planet is leaving and entering. Don’t get caught unawares—with all the information this guidebook arms you with, you’ll never fear a retrograde again!