We don’t remember the sensation of pain, which is a good thing as no one wants to relive the pain of a root canal. But we do remember how food tastes. That’s why food memories are powerful; the small kitchen at my grandparents small house, every surface is covered in flats of strawberries, my Nana…
The evolution and near extinction of a dessert. Steamed and boiled puddings were popular, and practical and inexpensive, but time consuming. Not in terms of preparation, but in the cooking; boiling or steaming takes time, usually two to three hours. As women were being liberated from the home and given choice for the first time,…
I am thrilled to post this recipe. A bit out of season, but it was a request for someone who had read my last post. How happy am I that someone actually read what I wrote? Writing is a solitary act, but published or not, I think we all write to be read, even if…
A few “new” books to add to my out of control collection. #1. Lovely and unexpected gift from a friend; a book that I’ve wanted for a long time but have been unable to find, Ogilvie’s Book for a Cook, from the flour company of the same name, pub. in 1905. I love the preface…
iron kettle of tea 