"Forward the Light Brigade" - 170 Years After the Charge - The (Not So) Light Brigadeiro

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"Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the Six Hundred." - Lord Tennyson

History is loaded with moments full of bravery, courage, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. It's why there is so much romanticism tied to something as horrific as war.
History is also brimming with inept, underqualified, and bumbling leaders, who are often the reason as to WHY these moments of bravery are forced to occur in the first place.
Today's episode brings BOTH of these together.
October 25th, 2024 will mark the 170th anniversary of an event that has become known as "The Charge of the Light Brigade."
If you're not familiar with the events themselves, I can (almost) assure you that you will be aware of the famous poem by Lord Tennyson, released mere weeks after the event, that shares its name with the charge.
If both of these have escaped your recollection, well, this is why you have come to the Hungry Historian!
Not only will he go over the actions of the Light Brigade, but he'll also talk you through why they were there in the first place, and just how they came to be infamously charging into the "valley of Death," and into the annals of history.
Additionally, it wouldn't be an episode of the Hungry Historian without a Featured Recipe, and Chef Money has the perfect one to not only tie into Today's show, but also to satisfy any hankering you may have for something sweet that isn't a halloween treat.
You'll have to tune in for both the ingredients and directions to make the "Charge of the (not so) Light Brigadeiro."
Cheers!!