It is believed that pound cake is a Northern European dish, that dates back to the early 1700s. A traditional American pound cake would contain…
This recipe comes from a canning recipe book from 1946 so it makes a large amount. APPLE CHUTNEY 36 medium sized sour apples 18…
(Our ancestors did not have access to medical treatment like we have today and came up with many home remedies. This is a very…
Linen was very valuable in 1887 and its care was important SCROLL DOWN TO CONTINUE THE CARE OF LINEN One of the most important…
RECIPE FOR SPLIT ROLLS (from an 1872 newspaper) SPLIT ROLLS One egg well beaten; one tablespoonful of sugar; one yeast cake dissolved in a…
Creamed Oysters Recipe from 1897 Drain 50 oysters: wash by pouring gradually over them a pitcher of cold water; put them in a saucepan…
Buttermilk pie is believed to be originally from England, but now it is a popular pie of the Southern United Staes. The basic filling…
What is more southern than banana pudding. This is an old recipe which pays attention to details. Colored photography of Banana-cart 1902 (Detroit publishing company…
This is a recipe from the 1930s W.C. Wicks, residence, Route 1, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Susan preparing the salad 1942 (Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc. Library of…
PRIMITIVE AMERICAN COOKING (Transcribed from The Gazette-Appeal, Guin, Alabama, April 2, 1897) "You can talk about your chefs at Delmonico's or Sherry's or anywhere…
HOW TO KEEP ICE-WATER (Transcribed from Alabama Beacon (Greensboro, Alabama) September 23, 1890 Ice is so expensive this year that I am sure my…
Cooking hints from old cookbook.... “To avoid heating up the kitchen to brown meringue, heat a heavy iron skillet and turn upside down over…
Barbecued chicken cooked in a pit Recipe for 6 chickens, weighing 1 ½ lbs. each. Sauce 2 c. tomato catsup 1 c. vinegar 4…
RECIPES FROM 1867 ALABAMA NEWSPAPER COFFEE CAKE – One cup of butter, one of sour cream, one of coffee, five eggs, one cup of…
RECIPE WEDNESDAY: Stuffed Eggs from 1875 recipe Cut some hard-boiled eggs in half, mince the yolks with capers, anchovies and truffles in due proportions, and…
Our ancestors had many ways to plant gardens economically. These gardening tips can still be used today and do not require chemicals. "Turn fruit…
Sometimes our grandmother's cooked main dishes without meat - like this meat substitute loaf Meat-Substitute Loaf 1 cupful of cooked salted rice 1 cupful…
Patron+ member story Old Cough Remedies (Submitted by Amanda Gallatin) In the 19th century, common homeopathic cough remedies were mixtures of sugar and aromatics…
Click to learn how to Become a Patron! Patron+ Member Story Crape/Crepe is a silk, wool, or synthetic fiber fabric with a distinctively crisp,…
Patreon+ Member story Our mothers and grandmothers did not have all the kitchen tools we have today. This is how they made Potato Straws.…
Patron+ Member story Our ancestors learned many household tips over the years. Here are a few that may help today. To remove dents in…
Some old recipes for your health from the past Scroll down for this Patron+ member story If this story is locked, click to see…
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BRAISED TURKEY FROM THE 1870s Scroll down for this Patron+ member story If this story is locked, click to see how to Become a…
TWO DESSERT RECIPES FROM 1870S Scroll down for this Patron+ member story If this story is locked, click to see how to Become a…
Patron+ member story - Click …/ to see how to Become a Patron and unlock this story now. Washing clothes was a major task in the past…
Patron+ Member story Looking for a simple old-fashioned recipe for a cold day? How about a bowl of corn soup? Recipe From the Past…
Patron+ member story Removing stains and spots has always been a problem. Here is how they dealt with most stains and spots according…
Patron+ member story - Click …/ to see how to Become a Patron and unlock this story now. These instructions for properly searching, folding and ironing shirts…
Patron+ member {These health tips from the Perfect Woman 1903 by K. T. Boland have changed over the years. } EARLY TO BED AND EARLY TO…
