In the books, Claire refers to the Bonnie Prince as "an Italian-accented fop with a taste for brandywine."

Yes, and IIRC, that's not the first time that poem has been set to that particular tune. Setting different words to a particular piece of music used to be s a very common practice, but it's become much less so today with copywright laws.

It's not a question of safety. My own blood is probably perfectly safe, but I wouldn't drink that either.

The further the series goes along, the more the time-travel element is examined. The science of it is discussed (genetics plays a role), and philosophical questions are raised.

Trust? You mean I have to be personally acquainted with all of my food sources? LOL.

They're short videos on Starz.com, narrated by Moore. He also does podcasts on every episode, usually joined by the episode writer, though a couple of times it's been his wife (the costume designer). Those are downloadable at Starz.com.

They were meant to show the passage of a significant amount of time, according to Meril Davis (co-producer) via twitter.

LOL what does knowing the source have to do with it? I just find the thought of drinking my own milk unappealing (not to mention unnecessary).

Bingo.

Blech. I'm practically a militant breastfeeding advocate, and no way I'd drink my own milk.

Really? I've seen pro hockey players play with broken bones. I sure as hell couldn't do that, but I'm not them.

It wasn't one day, it was at least four. Jamie and Ian were gone for three days before Ian returned. And yes it would have been terribly uncomfortable, as is being away from her baby, which is the point.

Yes. That's straight out of the book.

Er, I believe the lyrics as applied to Claire are meant to be metaphoric.

What did you want her to do with it?

I won't tell you, but I will tell you that Gabaldon often surprises.

Yes, Roger was in Book 1, very early. He's asleep in a chair when they first visit Rev. Wakefield, and Claire remarks on the way back to the B&B that perhaps they should consider adopting a war orphan themselves. Frank nixes the idea.

NO to the hell no.

If you don't mind a small book spoiler…..

It's shinty, an ancient Scottish game that is the antecedent of field hockey, ice hockey and hurling.