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The Christmas Pie
In most English societies, for centuries Christmas has been a time of gatherings, and food, and festivities, and traditions, and family. For many people in the eighteenth century, Christmas was celebrated much differently than it typically is today. Remnants of … Continue reading
Posted in 1700's, 18th century, Baking, historic cooking, Ingredients, pies, Recipe, spices, Video
Tagged Christmas, mince, pie, tongue, turducken, yorkshire
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Read Twice, Bake Once.
When it comes to interpreting 18th century cookbooks, sometimes it pays to go with your instinct when it tells you a recipe may be inaccurate. Take for instance this recipe from the book “The Universal Cook” by Francis Collingwood and … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Ingredients, pies, Recipe, spices, Uncategorized
Tagged eggnog, mace, mistake, nutmeg, poison, spices
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