Category Archives: Historic recipes

Cinnamon Sticks

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Donna

So I just received a lot of cinnamon sticks. I didn’t appreciate that it would be quite this many.  So now I am exploring what to do with them all.  I believe they are of the Cassia variety so need … Continue reading →

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Leeky Stew with Nackerjack

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Donna

This was a recipe sent to me by Paul Couchman, the Regency Cook.  It is a recipe for hard times out of Devon.  Apparently nackerjack is a savory dumpling while natterjack is a toad.  His recipe is not available publicly, … Continue reading →

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Fire Response

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Donna

So…our pellet stove overheated badly his evening. The fan stated rattling something horrible. Tom unplugged the stove and then smoke started filling the room. Then we could see flames coming from the back of the stove.  I grabbed the fire … Continue reading →

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