Adelaide’s Queen Cakes Recipe
“I am quite sure Mamma won’t mind, as long as we are home in time to bake the Queen Cakes.” “Are we having Queen Cakes?” cried Gail, with a skip…
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Timeless Tips from Homemakers of the Past is an ongoing series highlighting useful and thought provoking tidbits from the generations of homemakers who have gone before us. Our goal at…
Read moreWhy Is Kitchen Dust Sticky?
I used to keep my teacup collection on top of the kitchen cupboards. I don’t anymore. I used to have to thoroughly wash each teacup before I used it—now I…
Read moreHow Leftovers Can Simplify Your Holidays
Do you ever feel like Christmas meals are a bit of a rollercoaster? One evening you’re dining on roast turkey with six side dishes, two days later you’re ordering in…
Read moreOld Fashioned Aprons
Can you remember the first apron you ever had? Mine was dark pink with flowers and white trim. It had Velcro fastenings, so that I could do it up myself. …
Read morePerfect Eggs!
We have an abundance of eggs right now and I have been seeking easy ways to use them up. Everyone loves rice pudding made with a creamy custard sauce,…
Read moreHelen’s Cake Recipe
In the third chapter of Miss Macintosh, Helen sets out to fill her aunt’s shoes as grandly as possible. It’s baking day at Chiveley, and Helen has wonderful ideas for…
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