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Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

July 23, 2021March 2, 2012 by Elizabeth
A walnut encrusted classic cheese ball on a plate with crackers.

Here is a classic recipe for making cheese balls. We had these at Christmas for many years, and they are always popular. This recipe is the traditional version, so feel …

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Damson Jam Recipe (Mrs Beeton’s)

July 23, 2021February 28, 2012 by Elizabeth
Flatlay image of three jars of damson jam.

This is Mrs Beeton’s damson jam recipe, published in her Book of Household Management in 1907. Note: this recipe is provided for information only, I have not tested it yet. …

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Old Fashioned Recipe Oven Temperatures

June 28, 2021February 4, 2012 by Elizabeth
Black cast iron old fashioned oven.

Vintage Terms for Modern Oven Temperatures Back in historic time, ovens were not as temperature reliable as they are today. They were old appliances, often not electric – coal, wood …

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Blackcurrant Jam (Mrs Beeton)

July 23, 2021January 26, 2012 by Elizabeth

This is Mrs Beeton’s blackcurrant jam recipe, published in her Book of Household Management in 1907. Note: this recipe is provided for information only, I have not tested it yet. …

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Old Fashioned Recipe Measurements

April 10, 2021January 10, 2012 by Elizabeth

Historically homemakers used what they had on hand to make measurements when cooking. For example, a tablespoon or teaspoon often meant the spoons they had in their silverware drawer. It …

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Old Fashioned Eggnog Recipe

July 23, 2021December 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

Eggnog is really one of these recipes that the average person only thinks about making at Christmas. Hardly ever do you hear of anyone drinking it during other times of …

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Old Fashioned Pound Cake Recipes

July 23, 2021November 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

It’s all very well to be trying out fancy new recipes, but many people still feel that the old ones are the best. They are usually simple to make using …

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Pumpkin Shell Casserole

July 23, 2021October 22, 2011 by Elizabeth

Ingredients 1 small pumpkin (~10 inches) 1 cup of raisins 1/3 of a cup of sugar 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 2-1/2 cups of apples, chopped and peeled 1 cup of …

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Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade

June 29, 2021October 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade Recipe  Serves 12  Ingredients 1 1/2-2 c. sugar 9 c. water 2 c. lemon juice 1 c. cranberry juice cocktail, chilled  Directions Take a large pitcher …

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Old fashioned lemonade recipe

June 29, 2021September 10, 2011 by Elizabeth

Whenever summer comes around and the sun finally gives us some nice heat, drinking some good old fashioned lemonade is just what everyone needs. Now, you might be happy with …

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