Buriens Washington 1920 – 1950 Aunt Anna, likes to ramble on when writing down recipes, I love her commentaries about what to add and the fact that Jack (her husband?) doesn’t like as much fruit in the cake. Nov. 16/31 Aunt Anna’s Plum Pudding 1 lb. currants 1 lb. raisins I use the big sticky […]
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Holiday treats #16 Buriens Washington 1920’s through the 50’s November 16th 1931 Plum Pudding 1 lb. currants, 1 lb. raisins, ”I use the big sticky raisins.” ¾ lb. mixed peel, 1 lb. ground suet, 1 lb. bread crumbs. Take the loaf and dry and don’t (?) it. ½ lb. flour, 8 or 10 eggs, 1 […]
Burlington Vermont 1875 October 25th 1875 Tomato Marmalade 1 two pound can tomatoes 2 oranges 1 lemon – remove pulp with spoon – boil rind and cut in strips. 2 # sugar Put all together, boil slowly – stirring constantly, about two hours until all are transparent. Seal in small jars. (the # sign in […]
#5 The Lumberman’s X-mas Pudding Ingredients. ¼ lb. beef suet, ¼ lb. flour, ¼ lb. bread crumbs, 6 oz. currants, 6 oz raisins, 2 tablespoons demerara sugar, a tablespoonful of treacle, ¼ lb. mashed carrot, ¼ lb. mashed potato, 1 oz. each of candied orange & citron peel, the grated juice and rind of 1 […]