Category Archives: Bread

Historical Cooking Books – 102 in a series – Fifty-two Sunday dinners; a book of recipes, arranged on a unique plan…(1915) by Elizabeth O. Hiller and Amelia B. Bliss

What might you find in these old cookbooks? What special recipes have been handed down to you? Share in the Comments! Historical Cooking Books – 102 in a series – Fifty-two Sunday dinners; a book of recipes, arranged on a … Continue reading

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Maple Dumplings via Baked Bree [Food]

I LOVE maple syrup and come from an area very near Canada that had it’s own sugaring community too. These sound heavenly, even to just have once in a blue moon. — Douglas These Maple Dumplings, or Grandpères, are a … Continue reading

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Historical Cooking Books – 85 in a series – A little book of cookery (1905) by Dora Luck

What might you find in these old cookbooks? What special recipes have been handed down to you? Share in the Comments! Historical Cooking Books – 85 in a series – A little book of cookery (1905) by Dora Luck Available … Continue reading

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The Sifter is a beautiful database of 5,000 historical cookbooks via Input [Food]

The Sifter is a beautiful database of 5,000 historical cookbooks via Input [Food] For that past 50 years, Barbara Ketcham Wheaton has been meticulously compiling the information of historical cookbooks in Europe, North America, and beyond, including ingredients, illustrations, and … Continue reading

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Historical Cooking Books – 58 in a series – Perfection in baking (1900) by Emil Braun

What might you find in these old cookbooks? What special recipes have been handed down to you? Share in the Comments! Historical Cooking Books – 58 in a series – Perfection in baking (1900) by Emil Braun Available in PDF, … Continue reading

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An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Sourdough Starter and Bread via Kitchn

As we stay home, wait out this crisis, and bake our hearts out, sourdough is surging. No yeast needed, sourdough lets anyone turn flour, water, and time into absolutely spectacular bread. If you’ve thought about trying sourdough yourself, now is … Continue reading

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Historical Cooking Books – 47 in a series – House and home : a complete housewife’s guide by Marion Harland (1889)

What might you find in these old cookbooks? What special recipes have been handed down to you? Share in the Comments! Historical Cooking Books – 47 in a series – House and home : a complete housewife’s guide by Marion … Continue reading

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Historical Cooking Books – 45 in a series – New York World’s Fair cook book: the American kitchen (1939) by Crosby Gaige

What might you find in these old cookbooks? What special recipes have been handed down to you? Share in the Comments! Historical Cooking Books – 45 in a series – New York World’s Fair cook book: the American kitchen by … Continue reading

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Reading – Toast and Jam by Sarah Owens – 16 in a series

I’ll be highlighting books that I am reading (or re-reading) on all sorts of topics this year — Douglas Reading – Toast and Jam by Sarah Owens – 16 in a series While I am a fairly experienced cook, this book, … Continue reading

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21 KitchenAid Mixer | Douglas E. Welch Gift Guide 2017

See all the 2017 Gift Guide Entries 21 KitchenAid Mixer | Douglas E. Welch Gift Guide 2017 While these expensive mixers aren’t necessarily an impulse buy, if you have a dedicated home baker in your life this just might be … Continue reading

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29 Egg Recipes for Much More Than Breakfast via Food52

“The Incredible, Edible Egg” — as the old advertisement used to say. I found several different recipes I want to try from this article. My favorites include Shakshuka Focaccia, Bacon & Egg Ramen. Savory Ris-Oat-to with Poached Egg by Ali … Continue reading

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A Trusty Trick for Cooking Without a Recipe (& Anxiety) via Food52

I’m always looking for tips, tricks and rules of thumb for cooking and this article contains some great info. Learn how the fat you choose affects the taste and style of your dishes and more. — Douglas   Say you … Continue reading

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Noted: Here’s how to replace oil with applesauce and still make a delicious snack

I use applesauce to replace oil in almost every recipe I use including cakes, pancakes and quick breads. My cookies still require butter, but nearly everything else gets applesauce. It might be worth trying in your own recipes to see … Continue reading

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Small Victories: Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home-Cooking Triumphs by Julia Turshen [Book]

Small Victories Recipes, Advice + Hundreds of Ideas for Home-Cooking Triumphs Julia Turshen When reading a cookbook I don’t tend to make grand proclamations that this book is good and that book is bad. Cookbooks are all about what you … Continue reading

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Noted: No-Knead Maple Challah, made with home-made maple syrup!

I love bread waaaaay to much…and maple syrup even more, so this recipe seems a perfect fit. I don’t have the wherewithal to make my own maple syrup (or the trees) but I am sure this is just a good … Continue reading

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