Steaming the Mrs. De Steiguer Steamed Berry Pudding

Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho (and unofficial in-house Chef) Steamed puddings are probably one of the most unrecognizable categories of historical cookery recipes from America’s past. By “pudding” we don’t mean the quintessential Snack Pack many of us grew up with in our lunch boxes. Basically when talking

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Baking Mrs. W.W. Mills Baking Powder Biscuits

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho (and unofficial in-house Chef) It can’t get much more classically American than a good old fashioned biscuit. Biscuit recipes can be simple or complex. They can be accessible or closely guarded family secrets. Using a handful of ingredients you can bake a

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Baking the Mrs. Prof. Beach Lemon Pie

– Provided by our Education Director Kyle Yoho, MA (and unofficial in-house Chef) Lemon meringue pie has stood the test of time as a refreshing spring and summer dessert. This historical recipe for “Lemon Pie” comes from Marietta’s Centennial Cookery Book (1887) provided by “Mrs. Prof. Beach.” The first thing

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