This time, we are throwing a bone to you filthy Spaniards who assume everything in the Carribbean belongs to you! This recipe comes from Benerson Little and is something the Spanish would have eaten during the time period of Blood and Plunder: Boiled Plantain and Cornmeal! What is heritage Cornmeal?The RecipePreparationHow Does it Taste?Sources:Additional Recommended … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Boiled Plantain and Heritage Cornmeal: Spanish Rations!
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Tools of the Trade: Black Powder Weapons from Blood and Plunder
by Dan Carlson Ahoy all! I know that most of us all know how the black powder weapons in Blood and Plunder work in the game, but have you ever gotten to get behind some of these iconic weapons? I am lucky enough to have a friend who is a major black powder enthusiast, and … Continue reading Tools of the Trade: Black Powder Weapons from Blood and Plunder
From the Galley to the Shore: The Shrub and Grog
This week we pivot away from food and are going to focus on a period beverage. This sugary-sweet drink was popular amongst officers and legends have it that smugglers may have accidentally invented this drink while rum-running! So pull up a chair and cover your drink to avoids the king shilling, and lets take a … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: The Shrub and Grog
From the Galley to the Shore: Lobscouse
Lobscouse is almost as synonymous with sailors as rum and ship's biscuit, and was something many sailors looked forward to both on land and at sea. If you're a fan of Blood and Plunder, this dish is a must try! Author's Note: This recipe does use Ship's Biscuit as an ingredient! If you haven't read … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Lobscouse
From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
Ship's Biscuits, also known in the modern world as "hardtack," needs no introduction. If you ask Google what sailors and pirates in the 17th and 18th Century ate, hardtack will usually be towards the top of the list. From the image of sailors eating them in the dark as to not see the weevils while … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore: Ship’s Biscuits
From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
by Dan Carlson Have you ever wanted to host a pirate themed party or get-together but wanted to know what kind of food you should serve? Have you been elbow deep in books and movies from the 17th and 18th Century and wanted to know what these fearless pirates and buccaneers ate? Has reenactment immersion … Continue reading From the Galley to the Shore- The Flip
Searle’s Raid Reenactment in St. Augustine, FL
By Garrett Swader As many of the blog readers might already know, I am a lover of early colonial history. I have, for most of my life, been interested in the Discovery Age through the French and Indian Wars time period in the Americas. The coming together and clashing of distant cultures and how the … Continue reading Searle’s Raid Reenactment in St. Augustine, FL
Blood & Plunder at The St. Augustine History Festival
Guest article by Garrett Swader. Photos by Jake Farris Playing Blood & Plunder in St. Augustine Sometimes I have the urge to reconnect with the past and experience the history our hobby represents. Or sometimes I just feel like playing a game outside. Recently I had the privilege to participate in a destination game of … Continue reading Blood & Plunder at The St. Augustine History Festival
Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review
This is a review of the Blood & Plunder expansion Fire on the Frontier by Firelock Games released in early 2022. Fire on the Frontier is full of things I like. I have played several games using the new factions, rules, and scenarios. This review details this book's contents, how I feel about them, and … Continue reading Fire on the Frontier – Blood & Plunder Expansion Book Review
Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
Music can enhance (or detract from) your experience playing a game like Blood & Plunder. The right music can also make your painting time more enjoyable! Here's an interesting selection of pirate, "faux pirate," colonial and historical music that might enhance your gaming and painting sessions for Blood & Plunder Spotify Playlists YouTube Movie Soundtracks … Continue reading Pirate Music for Pirate Gaming
Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
It's time to take a look at the Spanish pirate in the Pirates of Legend Captains Box! Of the 10 legendary minis in this box, Amaro "Pargo" Rodriguez Felipe is the only character not found in the Pirates chapter of Raise the Black. Spain has been a bit light on "Legendary Commanders" in this game … Continue reading Amaro “Pargo” – Painted Blood & Plunder Miniature
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Completed Legendary Benjamin Church Model
By Joseph Forster I just got the new model for the Legendary English commander from Fire on the Frontier painted up and I wanted to share some pics and some history. Benjamin Church had a long and impressive career leading colonial forces against both Native Americans and the French through King Philip's War, King William's … Continue reading Completed Legendary Benjamin Church Model
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Book Recommendations for Raise the Black
By Joseph Forster As the Raise the Black Kickstarter moves toward completion, I know we’re all getting impatient for this expansion! It's been a long wait! One of the (several) curses of Kickstarter is the span of time between the hype of the campaign and the delivery of the product. It’s easy to get impatient … Continue reading Book Recommendations for Raise the Black
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Buccaneer’s Companion Vol. 1 Review
The Buccaneer's Companion organized play campaign has been out for well over a year now and it's time to do a review! Guy and I played the entire thing as Spanish and English, respectively. We started it in August 2020 and finished in December so we've had a while to reflect on the experience. In … Continue reading Buccaneer’s Companion Vol. 1 Review
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Castillo San Marcos Tour
The Spanish masonry fort in St. Augustine, Florida as long been on my list of historical sites to visit and I was finally made it! Built in the late 17th century, Castillo San Marcos helped the Spanish maintain their presence in Florida into the mid 18th century, withstanding two significant sieges, first in Queen Anne's … Continue reading Castillo San Marcos Tour