Rich Sour Cream Scones, From 1928 The scent of baking, especially anything with butter and a touch of sweetness, has always been my siren song. During a particularly humid summer, I found myself with a delightful new “office” – the local museum, which generously allowed me to intern amidst its quiet halls. One of my … Read more
1930s Applesauce Cake: A Taste of Resilience There’s a certain magic in old recipes, isn’t there? They’re more than just instructions; they’re whispers from the past, tangible links to generations who navigated life with ingenuity and resourcefulness. I remember stumbling upon this 1930s Applesauce Cake, also known as “Poor Man’s Cake,” in a faded newspaper … Read more
Italian Carrots (1940) There’s a certain magic in unearthing recipes from days gone by, a tangible connection to the kitchens and cooks who came before us. This particular dish, “Italian Carrots,” sourced from Jessie Marie DeBoth’s Cook Book of 1940, whispered to me of simpler times, of resourceful cooking and the inherent sweetness of humble … Read more