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A Course is a Course, of course, of course.

8 July 2019 Michael Sheldon Leave a comment

When is a course, not a course?

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Gravy vs. Sauce

24 November 2017 Michael Sheldon Leave a comment

Spend much time with historic texts, and you get the feeling Inigo Montoya is standing over your shoulder. “This word…

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Posted in: Measurements and Terms Filed under: 18th Century, 19th Century
Cream Biscuit

Cream Biscuit

19 September 2017 Michael Sheldon Leave a comment

A 19th century baking powder biscuit, simple, tender, and delicious.

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Posted in: Measurements and Terms, Recipes Filed under: 19th Century, Bread, Historic Adaptation, Historic Recipe

Butter the Size of an Egg

31 July 2017 Michael Sheldon Leave a comment

I’m sure a lot of folks looking at the name of this site are wondering, what is so significant about “butter the size of an egg?”

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Posted in: General Discussion, Measurements and Terms Filed under: 19th Century

Butter the size of an egg

Is 1/4 cup, 2oz, 60ml

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