A collection of recipes and materials from primary sources dated 1742-1940.
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Victorian Spiritualism and Divination Party Food
A brief history of 19th century Spiritualism, Theosophical Vegetarianism, and Divination Dumb Cakes.
Solaet van pastinaken (Parsnip Salad), 1560
This Dutch parsnip salad is based on an earlier recipe by Bartolomeo Platina, circa 1475.
Orange Ice Cream, 1910
This deliciously simple vintage ice cream recipe is made only with orange juice, cream and sugar.
A Collection of Medieval Songs
My piano sheet music songbook, A Collection of Medieval Songs, is now available on Amazon.
Coffee Cream Jello, 1978
Originally posted on Molded Memories:
Today’s jello creation comes from another recipe book on loan from my mom, which, like the last one, is held together with a rubber band. Without a cover I can’t tell you exactly what it’s called or how old it is but I can guess with 99.5% accuracy that it…
Book Review: First Catch Your Gingerbread by Sam Bilton
Sam Bilton’s book includes over 100 gingerbread recipes! I sampled Scottish Broonie, Swedish Pepparkakor and American Maple Syrup Gingerbread.
Sikarni: Nepali Sweetened Yogurt
A traditional spiced yogurt dessert from Nepal, garnished with pistachios and strawberries
Cabochis (Cabbage Soup), 1450
An easy and healthy cabbage and bone broth soup from the 15th-century.
Clam Bouillon Demi Tasse, 1905
A simple Edwardian-era clam broth once served at luxury hotel restaurants.
Fried Pumpkin, 1882
Put those pie pumpkins to good use with this simple 19th-century side dish.
A Dollop of History 