Medieval manuscripts and those who made them

Oh, but a WOMAN couldn't have done work that fine. She must have been the cleaning lady.

I'm sure the people who said so are too intelligent to be sexist. It's so twee when people still think that.

Chicken curry

For many months now, I've been trying to learn to make a basic chicken curry.

Despite the fact I have the instructions written down, I haven't considered myself able to do it. I tend to get into the most trouble in the kitchen when trying something I think I can do, but trying it on my own, without supervision or help. I'll end up ruining it for sure. Naturally, I get awfully tired of that. Last time I was bold enough to do something that stupid it took nearly a week to get the stench out of the house.

I am pleased to report that last night I passed my checkride. I made a batch of chicken curry WITH supervision but WITHOUT help, and I didn't ruin it.