Tag: old fashioned
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Lemon Cake – 1890
A cake recipe that is bursting with bright lemon flavour, is light and fluffy, and is perfect for any occasion. Cakes made from scratch always taste better, and this moist and tangy cake is a ray of sunshine.
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Sand Tarts – 1903
There’s no tarts here…. just delightful rolled cut-out cookies topped with a ‘sandy’ coating of cinnamon and sugar, and an almond slice or raisin – your choice. They’re perfect with a mid-afternoon cup of tea on a cold day.
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Baking Powder Bread – 1913
A lovely crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside yeast-free quick bread that is deliciously good. Who knew breadmaking could be so easy?!
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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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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 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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Brandy Cocoa – 1915
An old-fashioned hot chocolate recipe with brandy that is sure to warm your soul on a cold winter’s night. This was originally imagined to help cure sickness, but I think it’ll just cure your chocolate cravings.
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