Anne Wrens cookbook November 24th 1894 Ann Campbell Pie Crust (this is a Puff paste) Half pound lard Half pound butter 1 ¼ pound butter One kitchen coffee cup of water, not full to the brim, so far from top Work the lard & butter into the flour with a knife, salt, leaving out just […]
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Sheffield UK 1899 – 1928 Mincemeat 3 lbs. raisins 1 ½ lb. suet 2 lbs. currants 2 lbs. sultanas 2 lbs. apples 1 ½ lbs. sugar ½ lb. mixed peel 1 nutmeg 1 bottle brandy 2 lemons Miss Skaldholme Wrawley, 1908 Mince Pies One pound of suet, one pound of currents, one pound of sugar, […]
November 21 Sheffield UK 1899 – 1928 Curled Gingerbread One pound of treacle, one pound of raw sugar, one pound of flower (flour), half a pound of butter and a little ginger. Why this is called Curled, I am not sure? Brown Gingerbread 1 ½ lb. flour, 1 lb. treacle, 1 lb. sugar (course), ¼ […]
Sheffield UK 1899 – 1928 Plum Puddings #1 Half a pound of suet, half a pound of currants, half a pound of raisins, half a pound of sugar, three quarters of a pond of bread, one ounce of citron, one ounce of candied peel, one nutmeg, 8 eggs, a glass (?) of brandy, and a […]
Carmichael CA 1918 – the 60’s November 11, 1959 Sugared Walnuts and Pecans Popcorn Nosegays Honey Fruit Conserve Pattern Cookies California Rum Balls Coconut Candy Cones Visit my ebay store to find some great kitchen utensils and collectables to go along with these vintage and antique recipes. https://www.ebay.com/str/ozziesattic720?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Also visit my etsy shops for more […]
November 5, Debenham UK 1800’s to 1950’s Emily Moore Bonfire and Parkin November Andover Hampshire UK 1800’s Parkin is traditionally served on Guy Fawkes Day in November; it is a spicy, gooey gingerbread type of cake but made with oatmeal instead of flour. I am told this is specifically a Yorkshire Parkin recipe. Parkin 1 […]
Stapleton Family Cookbook 1900 through the 1950s; Denver Colorado Grace Nelson Hagen Sept 1913 Steamed Eggs Butter a platter or an egg dish. Break six eggs into it and sprinkle with salt, pepper and plenty of grated cheese. Cover and steam until eggs set. Sprinkle chopped parsley over top. Oven temperatures are seldom given […]
Buriens Washington 1920 – 1950 Sept. 25 ‘46 Mrs. Gimbill’s Christmas Pudding 2 cups suet 2 cups bread crumbs 1 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 lb. raisins 1 lb. currants 2 oz peel (optional) A few almonds 1 grated apple 1 t. nutmeg 1 t. cinnamon ½ t. mace Rind & juice of […]
Le Habra California 1930’s through 1960’s August 1936 Peach Torte ½ c butter Meringue ½ c sugar 4 egg whites 4 egg yolks 1 c sugar 5 T. milk few drops almond extract 1 c flour or ½ t. vanilla 1 ½ t. bkpd. Cream the butter and add the sugar gradually, creaming very thoroughly. […]
In honor of Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee this year, I am going through all my British cookbooks to find all the “Royal” recipes that I have; from Victoria Sponges/cake to Queen Mab cake and many more. I will be posting them here for the rest of the year. Andover UK 1880’s Baroness Pudding 6 oz. flour, […]