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Historic Cooking

Historic Cooking

Yore tastebuds revived

Hot Cross Buns by Fannie Farmer

1 cup scalded milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbs butter 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbs yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 3/4 tsp cinnamon 3 cups flour 1… Read more “Hot Cross Buns by Fannie Farmer”

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 by Erica

Waffles by Fannie Farmer

Fannie Farmer’s waffles aren’t very different from today’s modern waffle but they sure are tasty. About the only difference is the increased amount of baking powder used.… Read more “Waffles by Fannie Farmer”

October 11, 2017 by Erica

Corn Cake (Sweetened with Molasses) by Fannie Farmer

Fannie Farmer brings us a variety of corn-related foods: corn cakes, corn soup, green boiled corn, and corn a la southern.  SO many options.  What is apparent… Read more “Corn Cake (Sweetened with Molasses) by Fannie Farmer”

September 24, 2017October 11, 2017 by Erica

Brownies by Fannie Farmer

Fannie Farmers brownies have a more cake like consistency with light sweetness. The most unique characteristic of these brownies being that they have no chocolate. Most of… Read more “Brownies by Fannie Farmer”

September 16, 2017 by Erica

Oatmeal Cookies

Fannies’ oatmeal cookies taste very similar, both in texture and sweetness, to her Hermit Cookies. While this recipe does not call for dried fruit, I would highly… Read more “Oatmeal Cookies”

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 by Erica

Hermits by Fannie Farmer

I’ve noticed a trend with Fannie Farmer’s cookies and that trend is that they do not taste like cookies.  They diverge greatly from what we have come… Read more “Hermits by Fannie Farmer”

September 6, 2017September 6, 2017 by Erica

Wintergreen Wafers by Fannie Farmer

I recreated Fannie Farmers’ “Wintergreen Wafers”. Her directions are somewhat lacking in specifics but don’t worry I measured everything out for you. Here’s the recipe: 1/2 oz… Read more “Wintergreen Wafers by Fannie Farmer”

September 5, 2017 by Erica

Molasses Drop Cakes by Fannie Farmer

Y’all remember that Seinfeld episode where Elaine professes that the muffin tops are the only worthy part of a muffin? Well… Fannie Farmer may have solved Elaine’s… Read more “Molasses Drop Cakes by Fannie Farmer”

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017 by Erica

Curried Eggs by Fannie Farmer

The notable Bostonian chef, Fannie Farmer, has supplied us with many historic recipes, one of which is curried eggs.  Her recipe is simple and only calls for… Read more “Curried Eggs by Fannie Farmer”

September 4, 2017September 4, 2017 by Erica
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