Category Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Literature, Recipes, Storytelling

The Palace That Stood on Golden Pillars or The Porridge Pomposity

In which we discover that if there is ever a choice between a cat and a cow, choose the cat, arguments over porridge are rarely worth it and that the main differences between royalty and commoners is that commoners get a better night sleep and worse dresses.

M1984_R1977-2018
8 November, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, Storytelling, Uncategorized

Two Ghosts & A Goblin or The Slightly Scary Story Special

This is another just the stories episode, this time for All Hallows Eve. There are three traditional tales which are just a little bit scary but also a little bit clever and maybe also just a little bit kind in…

M1984_R1977-2018
28 October, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Storytelling

Cap O’Rushes or The Salt Significance

In which we discover that when you are forced to leave home you should always try and take your best frock, that salt can spark both joy and anger and that there is a little Cinderella everywhere if you look hard enough.

M1984_R1977-2018
6 September, 2022

Cheese, Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

The Farmer & The Bogle or the Lore of Lammas

In which we discover that the trickster can be tricked, that a good knowledge of crops is essential if you want to best a bogle, that everyone needs a wiffle waffle occasionally and there are few situations in which festival specific bread & cheese doesnt enhance your daily experience.

M1984_R1977-2018
2 August, 2022

Cats, Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

The Old Woman Who Lived in a Vinegar Bottle or The Pickle Controversy

In which we discover the connection between unmanageable women, good strong vinegar and the importance of good manners. We also learn that happiness can be found anywhere but chances are improved if there is a rocking chair, a fire and a cat.

M1984_R1977-2018
5 July, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Literature, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

Petrosinella or the Parsley Prescription

In which we discover that having long, strong hair doesn’t mean you can’t think for yourself, that you can learn a lot of incredible things from books, that parsley is both useful and tasty and that you should always remember to pack your acorns.

M1984_R1977-2018
7 June, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Recipes, Storytelling

Dark Tales or The Peculiarity of Pie

In which we discover that even in the darkest of tales we can find some light, that boldness & curiosity can save lives, and that a pie can hold both wonders and terrors.

M1984_R1977-2018
3 May, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Literature, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

Go I Know Not Where, Bring Back I Know Not What or Green as Garlic

In which we find that clever beautiful women are always an asset, that a magical mother-in-law should not to be under-estimated, that a magical servant will always improve your day and cruel kings are more frequent than you might think.

M1984_R1977-2018
5 April, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

The Witch & The Horse Devil or The Pancake Palaver

In which we discover that you shoudn’t judge your beloved by his looks especially if he’s a horse, that not being to provide pancakes on demand can prove fatal and that that there are times when listening to your sisters is not always wise.

M1984_R1977-2018
1 March, 2022

Fairy Tales, FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, History, Recipes, Storytelling, Uncategorized

Beautiful Innocenta or The Honey Hierachy

In which we discover that you can still enjoy a story when the prince is clueless, that women you find in strange castles can have hidden talents and its amazing what you can whip up with a few almonds & some honey.

M1984_R1977-2018
15 February, 2022

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