How Well Do You Know Sam Heughan?

To celebrate the birthday of the man who brought Jamie Fraser to life, let’s put on our stalker pants and see how well you know Sam Heughan! Take note of your right answers! But no cheating! Stay off Wikipedia and Google!

1. Let’s start with an easy one, where in Scotland was Sam born?

1. Bydekirk
2. Balmaclellan
3. Borgue
4. Beattock

2. How many times did he audition for parts in Game of Thrones?

1. 7
2. 2
3. 6
4. 5

3. What movie genre does Sam like the best?

1. Historical
2. Action Thrillers
3. Comedies
4. Sci-fi

 

4. What kind of home did Sam grow up in?

1. A split level in the suburbs
2. A castle
3. A stone house in a village
4. An apartment building

5. For whom was Sam named for?

1. Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings
2. Sam Warner of Warner Bros Studios
3. Samuel, the Biblical prophet
4. Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name ‘Mark Twain’

6. What superhero did Sam once play?

1. Superman
2. Aquaman
3. Ironman
4. Batman

7. What is Sam qualified to teach?

1. Gaelic
2. Fencing
3. Horseback Riding
4. Archery

8. How does Sam go the extra mile while playing Jamie?

1. He doesn’t wear anything under his kilt
2. He sleeps outside or in the stables during filming
3. He doesn’t bathe
4. He sews his own clothes with the costume director

9. What Outlander character has he said he would want to play if he wasn’t Jamie?

1. Dougal Mackenzie
2. Black Jack Randall
3. Roger Wakefield
4. Murtagh Fraser

10. What show is Sam’s favorite to binge watch?

1. Ultimate Fighter
2. Game of Thrones
3. Doctor Who
4. Ninja Warrior

11. Who is the only historical royal Sam has played on film?

1. King John
2. Alexander the Great
3. Prince Hamlet
4. Henry VIII

12. What actor does Sam Admire the most?

• Ian McKellen
• Sean Connery
• Liam Neeson
• Anthony Hopkins

13. What is Sam’s favorite American football team?

• Browns
• Patriots
• Seahawks
• Cowboys

14. What Shakespeare play does Sam want to eventually act in?

• MacBeth
• Hamlet
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• King Lear

15. What did Sam do when he first found out he got the part of Jamie Fraser?

• Went to dinner with Diana Gabaldon
• Immediately booked sword lessons
• Went out to the pub with friends
• Bought and read all the Outlander books

16. What characters were Sam’s two horses really named during filming?

1. Beast and Aladdin
2. Sleepy and Pinocchio
3. Sebastian and Charming
4. Prince and Willow

17. What was the name of the prince Sam played in the Hallmark Movie A Princess for Christmas?

1. Ashton
2. Aston
3. Adam
4. Alan

18. What is on Sam’s bucket list?

1. To win a Nobel Prize for his charity work
2. To become a master horseman
3. To climb Mount Everest
4. To get a college degree in Scottish history

19. Which survivalist does Sam admire?

1. Bear Grylls
2. Les Stroud
3. David Canterbury
4. Ray Mears

20. What is Sam’s best feature?

1. His eyes
2. His ripped bod
3. His smile
4. His kilted knees

Did you keep track of your answers? Good! Check yours with the facts and tally up your points. Each correct answer gets you one point!

1. Balmaclellan
2. 7 times! Good thing he didn’t get cast, or we might have a different Jamie!
3. Sci-fi. He’s a huge fan!
4. Kenmure Castle
5. Samwise Gamgee – one of the best friends in literature
6. Batman!
7. Fencing! No surprise there.
8. Nothing under kilt 😉
9. Black Jack. Can you imagine?
10. Ultimate fighter
11. Alexander the Great
12. Anthony Hopkins
13. The Seahawks! He says he wants to see them play.
14. MacBeth
15. He had a pint at the pub
16. Sleepy and Pinocchio
17. Prince Ashton
18. He wants to climb Mt. Everest
19. Bear Grylls
20. All of the above!

Tally up your points? Lets see how well you know Sam!

0-5 Points – You’re a true Outlander fan, but no Sam Stalker!

6-11 Points – Wow! Someone follows Sam on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and on set…

12-20 Points – You must be Sam, his mom, or maybe a cast member? Let us know!!

PS. Sam Heughan, if you read this, I pink promise I’m not a crazy person. Mostly.

Have fun? We have plenty of other Outlander themed posts, articles, and quizes HERE.

And if you like our articles, You’ll love our books! I have a historical romance set in Scotland, Queen of Emeralds, that follows the tale of a British heiress trying to escape a brutish man and the roguish Scottish laird who longs to save her (order it HERE). I also have a new contemporary romance available, The Non-Disclosure Agreement, that’s a sinfully steamy tale of an arrangement gone wrong (order it HERE). And the lovely Sarah Fischer has a college romance that will have you craving your university days. There’s sex, secrets, and a mysterious stranger that just won’t take ‘no’ for an answer (order it HERE).

 

 

Outlandish Mixology

Are you gearing up for a Voyager party in September? A special viewing with you and your fellow Sassenachs? I know Season three of Outlander is a few months away, but planning a good party takes time! Maybe you just want to have a party to rewatch season 2? Either way, let’s take a look at some super easy drinks to spice up your party!

The Voyager

Get your guests in the mood with a Voyager inspired cocktail that mimics the deep blue of the sea. For this, all you need is cranberry juice, a lime, vodka, and blue curacao.

• Directions:
  • In shaker (or two well fitting glasses) full of ice, pour in 1/4 cup of cranberry juice
  • Add 1 ounce of vodka
  • Then add 1 ounce of the blue curacao and a squeeze of lime
  • Give it a few shakes and pour into a glass

Claire’s Concoction

This is one Sarah thought of this one, which she says is a great representation of Claire: pretty, but packs a punch! It combines vodka (a great sterilizer), champagne (a French staple), and some natural garnishes. All you need is Raspberry Vodka, Champagne, one lime, and a few fresh berries.

• Directions:
  • Fill a champagne flute halfway
  • Add a splash of vodka
  • Squeeze a small dash of lime into the glass
  • Finish off with a few of your berries for taste and looks

Seumas Ruadh (Red Jamie)

Here’s a drink that’s tall, red, and fills you with warmth…just like you’d want Jamie to do! It’s also super simple to put together, making it an easy fix for when you’re on the run from Redcoats. All you need is Aperol, any kind of rye whiskey, club soda, and ice. You can also garnish with fruit if you like, but it’s not necessary.

• Directions:
  • Fill a glass with ice
  • Pour in 1 and 1/2 ounces of the Aperol
  • Pour in 1 and 1/2 ounces of your whiskey
  • Add in a splash of the club soda to tie it all together

Black Jack’s Whip

This one’s not for the faint of heart, much like Black Jack’s whip. It seems unassuming, but packs quite a bite. For this sharp beverage, you need Yukon Jack honey whiskey and some lime juice, or a straight up lime. BTW, this combo is super strong, so make sure you know what you’re getting yourself, and your guests, into!

• Directions:
  • Fill a small glass with the whiskey
  • Add a splash of lime juice, or squeeze in a liberal amount of fresh lime
  • Take a sip like a champ

The Emerald Eye

We all recall the vivid green of Geillis Duncan’s eyes. It’s a trait she’s passed on through the ages and Claire can recall as soon as her name is mentioned. Why not pay homage to the woman we all love to hate with this little mixture made of champagne, sour apple schnapps, triple sec, and vanilla vodka? BTW this recipe serves 4!

• Directions:
  • In a shaker with ice, pour 2 ounces of schnapps
  • Add 1 ounce of vanilla vodka
  • Pour in 3/4 ounces of triple sec
  • In your glasses, fill them about 3/4 the way with the champagne
  • Finally, pour the green mixture evenly into your 4 glasses of champagne and enjoy!

Black Jack’s Embrace

Here’s another Black Jack beverage to send chills down your spine. It’s not as strong as the other, as it’s more of a lavender martini, which you know is Jonathan Randall’s signature scent. For this, you’ll need a shaker (or two well fitting cups would do), ice, lavender syrup, vanilla vodka, and a sprig of fresh lavender or mint to spruce up your glass.

• Directions:
  • Fill your shaker with ice
  • Add about 1 and 1/2 ounces of the vodka to the shaker
  • Then you pour in about 1/4 ounce of the lavender syrup, but you might want more to taste
  • Shake like there’s no tomorrow and pout into a martini glass. You can strain the ice, or not, and add your little garnish

The Bee’s Secret

This is a sweet little beverage that will have you pining for the next book in the Outlander series. The white rum, honey, and milk mixture might sound strange, but it’s the perfect sipping beverage. You can also add a sprinkling of chocolate on top for an extra sweet treat.

• Directions:
  • Fill a shaker with ice
  • Add 2 ounces of white rum
  • Pour in 1teaspoon of milk
  • And add 1 teaspoon of honey
  • Shake it up and pour it into a glass! You can choose to strain the ice, or not, and add your shaved chocolate if you wish.

La Dame Blanche

This unassuming little drink looks innocent, but is much stronger than it appears. All you need for this simple potion is vodka, lemon juice, sugar, and lemongrass syrup.

• Directions:
  • Ready a small dish with granulated sugar and rim your cup with lemon juice to make it sticky before dipping the rim in the sugar (like the picture above)
  • In a separate glass, combine 1 and 1/2 ounces of vodka, 1/4 ounce lemongrass syrup, and 1/3 ounce lemon juice (or more to taste), and stir
  • Gently pour the concoction in your rimmed glass and enjoy! BTW, I suggest adding a few ice cubes to your rimmed glass to keep things nice and cold.

Murtagh’s Mix

As we know, Murtagh’s grandmother was Irish. Add in the fact that Murtagh’s constant presence was like a warm embrace from an old friend, let’s take a little twist on the classic Irish coffee as an ode to Murtagh. For this, you just need fresh coffee, whipped cream, nutmeg, some Scottish whiskey, cream (flavored if you’d like), white sugar, and brown sugar.

• Directions:
  • Brew some dark roasted coffee of your choice
  • In a tall glass, pour in one ounce of whiskey
  • Add a tablespoon of white sugar
  • Add a teaspoon of brown sugar
  • When coffee is brewed, pour it into the glass
  • Add a measure of cream to taste
  • Top with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg and brown sugar

A Furgus Refresher

This sweet and tart non-alcoholic drink is perfect for your underage guests. It’s cute, simple, and always a fan favorite. For this, you’re going to have to add grapefruit juice, lemon juice, limes, and Sprite (or other lemon/lime soda) to your shopping list. BTW, this recipe serves 4!

• Directions:
  • In a pitcher of ice add 1 and 1/2 cups of grapefruit juice
  • Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice and a dash of lime
  • Gently pour in 4 cups of Sprite
  • Carefully stir and serve in fancy mocktail glasses. I think adding in a stick of rock candy would also be a fabulous garnish!

 The French King’s Kiss

Who can forget how King Louis offered Claire a lovely orange when she went to beg for Jamie’s life? And, even more, how quickly the whole ordeal was over? Let’s nod to that with an orange shot! You’ll need orange juice, Triple Sec, and vodka.

• Directions:
  • Add 1ouce of OJ, Triple Sec, and vodka into a shaker
  • Give it three firm shakes
  • Pour into a shot glass and enjoy…very quickly and before it’s over

Master Raymond’s Poison

Nothing says “Master Raymond” quite like poisoning someone. Not saying you should kill anyone at your party (this isn’t a Game of Thrones wedding!), but adding a creepy drink for them to savor might just a nice touch. This simple recipe calls for black vodka and rosemary-lemon syrup (although you can choose any flavor you want).

• Directions:
  • In a shaker full of ice, pour 4 ounces of vodka
  • Add  2 ounces of syrup
  • Shake the hell out of it and pour into a glass of your choice

That’s it for this week! Click HERE to read all our past Outlander posts!

BTW Sarah and I both have books out now, so if you like our posts, you’ll probably love our books! First Semester is a thrilling college romance that you can get HERE. Queen of Emeralds is a historic romance set in the highlands that you can get HERE.

Bellissima Bain

Morning, lovelies! We had a delightful treat for you guys from a little company called

Bellissima Bain. It’s run by a wonderful French-Italian woman named Arlene, who is currently battling breast cancer. Yes, she’s fighting off an illness that would leave some bed bound, but she’s still lovingly honing her craft to create luxurious products that left us feeling pampered. So let’s dive right into Bellissima Bain…

‎♥Kelsey’s Thoughts♥

First, let’s start with the packaging. I thought it was quite nice, clean, and professional. I mean, look at that business card! It’s something worthy of the spa experience I felt I received in my own home. In my package, I received Candy Heart Lip Scrub, Sugar Cookie Body Scrub, and Cocoa Body Butter.

My favorite product I received was the Candy Heart Lip Scrub. While that was a Valentine’s Day special, the rest of the lip scrubs are available here.

Winter had be really harsh on my lips. I’m constantly putting on chapstick, which can make things worse. I hadn’t actually ever tried a lip scrub before, although I had heard about them. Let me tell you, this Bellissima Bain scrub converted me into a regular user. A simple swipe and a little massage is all you need for perfectly kissable lips. And it was so sweet! The added ingredients made it much tastier than the original candy heart, so putting it on was a treat by itself! If I can suggest some flavors for those who looking to try a jar, I would say the Honey Lemon Drop, the Peach Bellini, and the Rose Milk all sound amazing! You can check out the whole lip scrub line here! And at $4.50 a jar, it’s really quite the steal.

Next was the Sugar Cookie Body Scrub.

I love me a good body scrub, and this one smelled delicious! It was like I was being exfoliated by the Pillsbury Doughboy. My skin came out smooth and lightly scented. I was worried I would smell like a Bath and Body Works cashier, but it was really lovely. Not overpowering and just added the lightest hint of sugar to my skin. You can get the Sugar Cookie Body Scrub here, and it’s only $13.50, which I think is a pretty nice deal for something in such a sizable tub. I did my whole body and probably have enough for 5 more uses. There are also so many scents to choose from; Cocktails/Drinks, Desserts, and Herby/Fruity/Floral scents. I recommend the Chai Latte, the Crem Brulee, or the Lemon Sea Salt.

Finally, I also received a Cocoa Body Butter, which smelled delightfully like hot cocoa.

It was smooth and I only needed a light covering to coat my arms. Again, the smell was there, but not overpowering or with those fake undertones that ruin a lot of otherwise great products. Also, I have sensitive skin, so I was worried about reactions, but I’ve worn this body butter several times now without issue and my skin stays perfectly soft all day! You can get this tasty Cocoa Body Butter here, or maybe you’d like to try the Rose Milk, which I’m adding to my shopping list!

I give Bellissima Bain 6/6 Glass slippers!

‎♥Sarah’s Thoughts♥

I was sent the Blueberry Margarita Body Scrub and I actually used it on Margarita Day! So, it doesn’t smell like tequila and bad decisions. The blueberry smell is pretty overpowering but I actually really liked how sweet it was. I used the scrub before shaving my legs and…geez it made a difference. My legs were silky smooth for longer than normal. It did make me look like the purple people eater, but it came off with the water. Just be careful with this, it left a blue ring on the side of my tub. It came off easily, but you want to remember to make sure to wipe the container, so it doesn’t spread the colors.

I also got the key lime pie lip scrub. Like Kelsey, winter (well, the like two weeks of cold weather we’ve had) was hard on my lips and I have a sexy husband that I like to kiss. At night, I started using the scrub and then the lip balm before going to bed. I wake up with smooth lips no matter how badly chapped they were the night before. I definitely am adding this to my nightly routine and I’d suggest you do too. It makes it so much easier to put lip stick on.

Now, the Key Lime Pie…it actually smells amazing.

Finally, I got the Strawberry mimosa petite body butter. This was a lot smaller than my blueberry one and I felt I was going to use it all pretty quickly. Overall, it didn’t really smell like a mimosa but the strawberry flavor was on point. Between the two, I liked the blueberry more but that could be because I know it will last. But the petite body butter, would be great for traveling. However, it is pink and that’s all I need in life. Well, that and tacos.

All three of these products were light and not the slightest bit greasy. I saw on their page that they are now making face scrubs, and I am very interested in trying that.

I give them 5.5/6 glass slippers. 

♥♥♥

Some final notes before we say farewell: First, Bellissima Bain does bulk orders that can add a special something to your party, wedding, or baby shower. I mean, are you getting married and have a signature drink? Check out the page here to see if they have any products to match your bar. And the best thing about this shop? Bellissima Bain offers FREE shipping to all orders made in the US! What a steal.

• Check out all Bellissima Bain has to offer on their website here
• Follow them on Instagram here
• Friend them on Facebook here
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And a very special thank you to Arlene, who we hope beats breast cancer and continues spreading her wonderful body and beauty products with the world!

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Read all about Kelsey’s historical and contemporary romances here and learn about Sarah’s college romances here.