Marlborough pudding is a bit of an unusual dessert by modern standards. While the word “pudding” may evoke thoughts of modern, creamy vanilla or chocolate pudding, the 19th century version of pudding was more of a custard or sometimes even a cake-like texture. So Marlborough pudding is actually an apple custard flavored with lemon and… Continue reading Apple and Lemon Marlborough Pudding Recipe from 1858
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Sweetened and Dried Tomato Fig Recipe from 1845
This recipe for sweetened, dried tomato figs is an unusual way to preserve tomatoes that I’ve seen mentioned in several old 19th century cookbooks . Despite the name, there aren’t actually any figs in this recipe at all, but the dried tomatoes do somewhat resemble figs in both appearance and taste. In the 19th century… Continue reading Sweetened and Dried Tomato Fig Recipe from 1845
DIY Herbal Salt Recipes to Try
Making your own DIY herbal salt blends is a simple and easy way to create your own gourmet seasoning blends and to control the quality of the blends and customize them the way you like based on your favorite herbs and which dishes you like to cook. DIY herbal salt blends are also a great… Continue reading DIY Herbal Salt Recipes to Try
Cinnamon Maple Peach Jam Recipe
The changing season between late summer and early fall always gets me in the mood for more fall-ish flavors and for the old-fashioned tradition of putting up the harvest by making preserves. And this cinnamon maple peach jam recipe is one that I think fits perfectly into the change of seasons because of the fresh… Continue reading Cinnamon Maple Peach Jam Recipe
Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
On busy nights when I don’t have a lot of time to cook but I still want a homemade meal, this quick and easy ground beef stir-fry recipe is one of my go-to meals because it’s very simple to make and it’s very customizable based on whatever ingredients you like and have on hand. The… Continue reading Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stir-Fry Recipe
Over 30 Sourdough Recipes to Make with a Sourdough Starter
If you’ve ever made your own sourdough starter from wild yeast for making homemade sourdough bread you’ve probably found yourself wondering what else you can use it for besides just bread. And if you’ve been maintaining a sourdough starter for any length of time, then you know that it can multiply pretty quickly when you… Continue reading Over 30 Sourdough Recipes to Make with a Sourdough Starter
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cookie Recipe from 1868
Gingerbread is one of the most classic old-fashioned desserts, and it’s been around in some form or another for centuries. This old-fashioned gingerbread cookie recipe dates from the 1860s, and it has a soft texture and a nice blend of molasses and spice flavors. For this recipe, I adapted two 19th century gingerbread recipes. The… Continue reading Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cookie Recipe from 1868