Antique Recipes from Historic Newspapers
Cook up a little history for supper!
The Latest Recipes:
Killarney Stew, 1912
Currant Jelly, 1867
Cintra Fritters, 1867
German Flottkrengel, 1867
Fried Potatoes, with Variations, 1881
Hot Sauce for Meats, 1881
Oat-Meal Flummery, 1859
Browse this collection of recipes from 19th and early 20th century newspapers and cookbooks!
Part of their charm is that they appear as they were originally published, with no editing to make them better fit any FDA guidelines or modern kitchen appliances. But they do reflect what constituted many homemakers' very few choices of new recipes, since our great-grandmother's could log in to Amazon.com and have the latest hot cookbook delivered to her home in a day or two.
Any of these recipes that you prepare will probably come pretty close to being authentically historic, if you're so inclined. Of course, there's no rule here that says you can't adapt them in any way that you, the cook, see fit!
Some recipes are here because they look good. Some are here as "curiosities," but which may only hold appeal for the more adventurous cook. You decide.!
