Monthly Archives: February 2024

The Story Behind Gerbeaud Slices

Posted on February 26, 2024 by jfkaufmann

In Central Europe, the word Gerbeaud doesn’t need any additional explanation. It could refer to the cake, Gerbeaud Slices, or to Gerbeaud Cukrászda, the equally famous “kaffehaus” in Budapest. Cukrászda is loosely translated as “confectionary” but it describes a very … Continue reading →

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The Physics of Chemistry

Posted on February 18, 2024 by jfkaufmann

A couple of days ago, I was compiling a booklist of epic love/romance stories for the library website. Poking around the Internet for examples beyond Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy inspired some associative thinking about memorable literary couples and amazing … Continue reading →

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Am I the only one who doesn’t like it?

Posted on February 7, 2024 by jfkaufmann

A few thoughts about the latest trend in romance book covers In the last several years, there has been a significant change in romance book covers, for both contemporary and historical romances, towards cartoon depictions of the main protagonists. I … Continue reading →

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