Surname Maps

[ysabetwordsmith]

janetmiles and my partner Doug tipped me to this cool resource showing surname maps.  So, if you're a writer and you want to name an ordinary character from one of these places, you can pick a surname from the relevant place and it will fit.  This is a very discreet and effective trick with local color.

Comments

Re: Neat!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

Also, Raisin Bran makes awesome muffins. I think it used to come with a recipe on the box, but that was years ago.

Re: Neat!

[aldersprig.livejournal.com]

We keep meaning to make bran muffins... I'll have to look it up.

Try this...

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,kellogg_raisin_bran_muffins,FF.html

This one looks very similar to what I recall, except for the buttermilk. I think grandma usually used plain milk or half-and-half instead.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,194,144167-248205,00.html

Re: Try this...

[aldersprig.livejournal.com]

Cool, thanks! I'll let you know how it comes out!