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Dried fruits, like raisins and dates, were popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The dried fruits kept well and lent plenty of sweetness to pies, cookies, and cakes. While still popular today, dates don’t appear in as many baked goods as they once did. This date pie recipe highlights dates and makes what [...]
Fruit cake is a holiday tradition in my house. I love the thick, chewy combination of fruits and nuts. My mother’s recipe is excellent, so I don’t know why more people like it. This recipe isn’t my mothers but it looks good. For me, it’s all about the fruit mixture used — I prefer dates, [...]
In addition to my fascination with vintage recipes, I am also intrigued by vintage advertisements for the interesting artwork and the glimpse into history the ads give us. This vintage ad is from Betty Crocker during WWII and promotes a cookie recipe which, “Pack and ship well to servicemen.” The cheerful woman in the Betty [...]
I’ve never had a green apple pie but I’m sure it’s tart and delicious. This green apple pie recipe is for the filling only and will make one green apple pie. I’d be tempted season this up with a dash of salt and maybe a handful of raisins or other dried fruit. The dried fruit [...]
This casserole recipe reminds me of a dish my mother would make when I was quite young. I enjoy savory casseroles and am eager to give this noodle and cottage cheese scallop recipe a try soon. Noodle & Cottage Cheese Scallop 8 ounces egg noodles1/4 cup chopped green onion3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/4 cup [...]
You may not think of 7-Up as a cooking ingredient but the citrusy soda has marketed itself as useful in the kitchen. More than just a drink? This vintage advertisement shows how 7-Up can replace liquids in packaged pancake mix. A vintage 7-Up cooking booklet provides a wide range of 7-Up recipes: From glazing hams [...]
A rather bland piece of paper carries an intriguing cake recipe featuring mayonnaise. At first, I wrinkled my nose. But once I thought it over, it does make sense. Mayonnaise is essentially eggs and oil. I found a few other brave souls who had made this recipe. From their online reviews, it’s moist, dense, and [...]
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