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FFF, Folk tales, Folklore, Recipes, Storytelling

The Dark Spectre or The Elusive Elderberry

In which we discover that you should stick to your path, no matter what others say, that you shouldn't let an elderberry pudding get in the way of the rest of your life and that perfectly good castles only lie empty for a good reason.

M1984_R1977-2018
4 October, 2022

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

The Cunning Thief or The Disappearing Goose Conundrum

In which we discover that there's a difference between a rogue and a villain, people can be very careless with their animals and that you should never leave a stranger alone with your goose or your whiskey.

M1984_R1977-2018
9 November, 2020

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

Jack the Giant Killer or Death by Pudding

In which we discover that it can be unwise to have your name on your belt, that cleverness is important for heroes, the downsides of wagon driving and how a pudding can save or take a life. Today’s story has giants, heroes, magic swords, enchanted ladies, generous princes, a possessed princess, treasure, wicked magicians, monsters and even the devil has a bit part.

M1984_R1977-2018
5 October, 2020