Antique Recipes
Antique Asparagus Recipes – April 1894
Antique Asparagus recipes from Eliza R. Parker ~ April 1894 Among the early spring vegetables, asparagus may be regarded as the most wholesome and delicious, yet few housekeepers understand the art of serving it with variety. The following recipe will be useful for such: Stewed Asparagus - Wash the asparagus, cut in pieces, reject the... »
Antique Recipe: 1893 Sponge Cake
The Philosophy of a Sponge-Cake After many trials and errors, Mary Lawton revealed her recipe in 1893 for the perfect sponge cake. It has been said some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them. It is through the achievements of greatness that one woman points, with wooden spoon, to the... »
Antique Recipes: Refreshing Hot Weather Drinks 1909
Antique recipes for Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Iced Russian Tea and Chilled Chocolate, early 1900s: A cooling beverage on a hot day is most refreshing, and, when taken slowly and in moderation, is not injurious to the normal stomach. The thoughtful hostess remembers this, and on a hot, sultry day provides some such refreshment, not only... »
Antique Recipes: Cold Desserts for Dinner – June 1896
Antique recipes for cold desserts from June 1896. Date Meringue This is a delicate dessert, and may be quickly made in a case of unexpected company, if one has at hand the necessary ingredients. Beat the whites of five eggs to a stiff froth, add three tablespoonfuls of sugar, and one-half pound of dates, stoned and... »
Antique Recipe: White House Strawberry Shortcake 1896
Strawberry luncheons, festivals, fairs and teas, will be the popular entertainment throughout the month of June, as the berries may be had in abundance, and in their natural state are easily prepared, and without being a tax upon the hostess, and are for most people a tempting and delicious refreshment. Mrs. Hayes once gave, while... »
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