Monthly Archives: May 2017

17th Century Witch Hunter, Matthew Hopkins

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 Matthew Hopkins was born in Wenham Magna, Suffolk, England. He was a Folk Figure, becoming England’s notorious “Witchfinder General,” active during the English Civil War. He was said to have exploited the fear and unrest of the times for his … Continue reading →

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How Did Baker’s Chocolate® Get Its Name?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Regina Jeffers

 Edible Traditions tells us, “In North America English colonists loved chocolate too, and in the early 18th century it was an established beverage throughout the 13 colonies. Direct trade routes from theWest Indies and the absence of tariffs made cacao … Continue reading →

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