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Raisin Bread – 1915
There’s something really comforting about raisin bread – especially when it’s fresh from the oven and spread with butter. You’ll love the texture combo of plump raisins with crunchy walnuts, and the delicate spices in this lovely bread.
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Cocoanut Tarts Bertha – late 1800’s
Coconut tarts are pretty amazing, and cococut tarts with raspberry jam in them are out of this world.
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Cheese Straws – 1913
Fancy up soups or salads or your cheese boards with these rich and crispy cheese straws. Or just do like I did and sit down with a bowl of them for a savoury snack.
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Oatmeal Parkins – 1911
Full of molasses and spices and oatmeal, these ‘parkins’ make a downright delicious breakfast treat, or would be perfect enjoyed on a cold winter’s evening. They’re rich in flavour, easy to make, and are gorgeous with a slathering of butter.
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Corn Soup – late 1800’s
A simple and oh-so-tasty corn soup that will warm your soul. Made with a tin of canned corn, this recipe comes together quickly and is full of creaminess and flavour. Dress it up or dress it down, this is one delicious soup!
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Cheese Soufflé – 1915
Don’t let the name scare you. Soufflés are actually pretty simple to make, and this savoury Cheese Soufflé is absoutely dreamy. Eggs are the key ingredient, but the cheese makes these extra rich and creamy. Perfect for brunch with fresh fruit, or for supper with a salad and fresh bread.
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Cheese Tarts – 1909
Although the name implies it, there is no cheese in these delicious tarts. Cheese Tarts (the sister to butter tarts) are a sweet treat filled with a gooey, sweet centre and delightful currants.
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Peterson’s Pancakes – 1874
Lovely, thin, delicate pancakes with a hint of nutmeg, ginger and brandy! This easy recipe is perfect for a beautiful brunch, a light supper, or on Christmas morning. Serve it with fruit, a dusting of sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup! VOILA!
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Grandma’s Cornmeal Gems – late 1800’s
These Cornmeal Gems are tender and moist, with just a touch of sweetness, and are the perfect side for soups, chili or salads. They’re so quick and easy to prepare – you’ll have 6 warm-from-the-oven cornbread muffins ready in about half an hour – and you can easily customize them with cheddar cheese, herbs, bacon,…
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Grandma’s Jelly Icing – late 1800’s
A melt-in-your-mouth, easy peasy, meringue-like, voluminous, spreadable, 2-ingredient frosting with the prettiest pink colour.
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Exploring our Canadian culinary past through tested and proven 'receipts' (recipes)
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