This tips date back to the early 1800s in America. Some of them may not be safe. Artificial Mahogany1 The following method of giving…
Today, we just grab a can and make them but have you ever thought about what our ancestors had to do to make baked beans? Here…
Some Dietetic Recipes from 1883 Ladies Guide in Health and Disease RUSK – Bread and crackers may be made into granola by first drying…
From an 1881 newspaper: Rules for Governing children: Never give in to disobedience, and never threaten what you are not prepared to carry out.…
Cooking tips from the past... “When icing a cake, the icing will not run off it a little flour is dusted on the surface…
This is an old macaroni recipe from a cookbook that sounded interesting... TIMBALE OF MACARONI Break in very short lengths small macaroni (vermicelli, spaghetti,…
A "rolling store" salesman carrying a sack of flour into a rural home. Coffee County, Alabama We all know the Rolling Stones are going…
I recently ran across these two recipes from Selma, Alabama in 1870 that added molasses and sugar. Was this the way it was made…
Old (1890s) Irish Stew Recipe “Time about two hours. Two and a half pounds of chops, eight potatoes, four turnips, four small onions, nearly…
RECIPE WEDNESDAY: Unusual Weights and Measures from 1880s and today's equivalents & other tips Household hints from the past: "A delicious whipped cream substitute…
Old Homemade Recipes LIKE GRANDMA USED TO MAKE EGG CUSTARD PIE (1890s) Heat together until very light the yolks of four eggs and four tablespoonfuls…
Have you ever tasted scuppernong, a type of muscadine? Then you must be a true Southern...they grow wild all over the south. High in…
PATRON + RECIPE WEDNESDAY - Oatmeal Coffee? I wonder if Starbucks has tried it? DISHES FOR THE INVALID (Recipes below are from the perfect…
In 1917, F, W. Burpee simplified home canning methods by introducing an efficient Home Tin Can Sealer, based on the principles of commercial can…
This is an old Southern favorite recipe. How do you make yours? SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE 1 Large can sweet potatoes (or equivalent in fresh…
Our ancestors had to be resilient when they faced obstacles in daily life, from dealing with pests, medical emergencies, caring for clothing and cleaning…
How do you serve black-eyed peas, mashed or not mashed? Evidently, according to this news article, it was once popular to serve them mashed.…
OLD-TIME PAN DOWDY Pare, core, and slice enough tart apples to fill bottom of a flat baking dish about 2 inches in depth. To…
On June 21, 1865 -President Andrew Johnson appointed Lewis Parsons a provisional Alabama governor. Parsons, the grandson of Great Awakening leader Jonathan Edwards, moved…
Vinegar of the Four Thieves is a recipe known for its antibacterial, antiviral, antiseptic and antifungal properties for years. It was even used to cure…
Old Recipes from 1890's Steamed Potatoes Pare the potatoes, throw them into cold water as they are peeled, then put them in a steamer.…
Ten Baking Tips from an old cookbook To see whether old yeast is still good, put it in warm water with a teaspoon of…
During the warm days of summer in Alabama, cool gelatine dishes were often used in menus. Here is a popular one from around 1932.…
During World War II, the US Government encouraged food preserving, so pressure cookers were essential tools for every household. These tips for canning are…
Here is an old recipe (1880's ) for Blueberry pickles– I haven't tried it so I can't vouch for it but it sounds easy…
They say that meals were better in the good old days. Here are a couple of recipes you can try from the Past- 1890s and 1900s…
Cider was a popular alcoholic beverage made from the fermented juice of apples before the 20th century. The juice of any variety of apple…
Recipe Wednesday -- from the 1920s Salt-Codfish Salad Soak one pound of salt cod in cold water overnight. Drain water, put more cold water…
Learn how to cook like our grandparents with this recipe from the 1920s Spanish Rice 2 cupfuls of stewed tomatoes 1 cupful of boiling…
GLAZING FOR TARTS – Mix sifted sugar and water into a thick paste, and brush it over the crust. A PRETTY DESSERT – Take…
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