As you have most likely noticed, I have been absent from my blog. SORRY! I feel really bad. I was doing really good in May with posting multiple posts a week. I got sick the first week of June and we had company come into town for over a week and there wasnât time for writing blog posts. I actually donât remember three days of their visit because I felt sooooo awful.
I have so many things to share. A lot has been going on over the last four weeks and I have to âplay catchupâ.
First of all, I was unpacking a box (from our remodel) and found this cookbook, I mean âguideâ, and just had to share.
This book looks a bit worn-for-wear, but given its age Iâm not surprised. I inherited this and actually find it a bit enlightening. Iâll explain as I share what I discovered as I flipped through it.
I found a copy A Modern Kitchen Guide: A Complete Book for Up-to-date Recipes and Drinks. Although the cover has by âSears, Roebuck and Co.â listed, I am not sure it is actually from them or just has their name stamped on it. As I did some research, I found the same title and inside pages on other web sites with different inscriptions.
One thing I do know, is my copy is copyrighted â1934â. Wow, thatâs old! It is in really good shape, too. Which makes me happy. đ The pages are all intact and not falling out.
One thing I found entertaining was the number âinsertsâ its previous owner had stuck inside. I found this interesting⌠I talks about âCalifornia Cottage Cheeseâ and makes special note that âItâs Creamedâ.
When I think of cottage cheese, Iâm sorry, but California isnât the first state that pops into mind. Can any of my California Readers shed some light on this? Granted I donât think any of you were alive in 1934, I could be wrong, but you never know.
As you can see, when I opened the pamphlet there are several recipesâŚ
Read the Try This sectionâŚ
âShivesâ??? They must have spelled âChivesâ with an âSâ in 1934⌠weirdâŚ
Now, the next t here were some newspaper clippings (with no dates though). One insert is going to make
Emily from The Happy Home
twitch and want to scream⌠SORRY, Emily!
âTOMATO CROP MAKES BUSY DAYS FOR HOUSEWIVES.â ⌠âThrifty housewivesâ??? OK, Iâm with you on that, Emily⌠âThrifty housewivesâ is well, insulting. Weâve come a long way. You donât have to be a âThrifty housewifeâ to want to do canning⌠Canning is a great way to control your own food supply. You donât have to be a âhousewifeâ to want to can!! I wish I had time to can. Katie from Newcomb Home inspired me last year.
Iâm sure glad we live in an era where people understand the value of canning and that you donât have to be a âhousewifeâ to can!
Sorry, for my rant!
Now, onto more finds⌠check out this oneâŚ
âWatermelon Rind Preservesâ??? âPeel off all free portions using only the white part of the rind.â YUCK! I donât think I am going to be trying that one⌠but you never know! đ
The next insert is âPopular Mixed DrinksââŚ
It claims to
âcontains upward of 75 recipes for Mixed Drinks that are considered popular. It is compiled for those who wish to serve mixed drinks in the home and is not intended to be a complete guide for ALL mixed concoctions.â
I think I need to look at this in more detail and see how Mixed Drinks have changed in the past 78 years. đ
I love the third paragraphâŚ
âThe publishers furnish it with each copy of MODERN KITCHEN GUIDE. However, in order to obviate giving offense to any who do not desire to have it, it is included only in brochure form so it may be used, discarded or destroyed to the wishes of the recipientâ.
Clearly, since this was published the year after US Prohibition (1920-1933) they were trying not to offend.
One thing I found nice is the âexplanation of termsââŚ
One Dash â Equals 3 to 5 drops; One Pony â Equals 1 ounce; One Jigger â Equals 2 ounces⌠âPonyâ???? Never heard of that term. Anyone know why itâs called a âPonyâ?
Whatâs the oldest cookbook (guide) you have in our collection?