Monthly Archives: August 2014

18th and Early 19th Century Cookbooks: Searchable, and FREE.

Posted on August 28, 2014 by

We have a modest collection of cookbooks, both old and modern, as well as secondary resources related to the topic 18th century cooking here in my office. I appreciate being able to read other people’s interpretations of the old recipes, to see … Continue reading →

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Hard Dumplings a Soldiers Treat

Posted on August 4, 2014 by

When cooking a modern recipe with a dozen ingredients in a well stocked kitchen with a stove, eight pans, twenty spoons of various sizes, dozens of mixing bowls and every other convenience, I can’t help but look back to poor … Continue reading →

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