Le Habra California 1930’s through 1960’s Spiced Figs Make a strong soda solution with boiling water & pour this over figs. Just enough to cover bottom of a preserving kettle. Let stand 5 min. & then drain them thoroughly; Rinse. Take 1 qt. vinegar to 3lbs. sugar, when dissolved add figs. Make a spice bag […]
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Avondale Pennsylvania 1912 November 22nd 1912 Cinnamon Pear Salad 1 No. 2 ½ can Libby’s Bartlett Pears ½ lb. red cinnamon candies 1/3 lb. cream cheese Lettuce Green Pepper Boil cinnamon candies in syrup drained from pears. Place Pears in syrup overnight. Drain and put two halves together with cream cheese. Add a green pepper […]
Burlington Vermont 1875 September 1st 1875 Caramel Cake 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 ½ cup flour ½ cup butter ½ cup milk 1 teasp. Cream tarter ½ teasp. Soda Bake in 2 sheets, put together and frosted. Fig Filling 6 figs in water to cover, boil soft. Chop fine add 1 cup sugar; boil […]