A Hundred Years Ago

It’s always fun to look through hundred-year-old cookbooks and magazines to find recipes to make for this blog.

Source: The New Winston Cook Book of Guaranteed Recipes (1926) Afternoon teas and “at home” days were two ways that women entertained a hundred years ago.

When browsing through hundred-year-old cookbooks, I came across a recipe for Brussels Sprouts with Sauce Piquante.

Source: University of Michigan The 1920s were an exhilarating time.

Since photos are few and far between in hundred-year-old cookbooks, I was surprised to see a photo of Halloween Spice Cupcakes in a 1926 cookbook.

Source: Ladies Home Journal (November, 1926) Candlelight evokes so many warm, cozy feelings.

The farmers’ market had some lovely cabbages, so I bought one and then started looking through my hundred-year-old cookbooks for a cabbage recipe.

Source: Good Housekeeping (November, 1926) Popcorn was a popular snack in the 1920s (and it became even more popular during the depression years of the 1930s since it was an inexpensive snack).

Baked apples are a classic fall comfort food.

Source: American Cookery (October, 1926) Many children are picky eaters, though a recently published book, Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History, says that it wasn’t always that way.

Often waffles taste almost like pancakes, so when I came across a recipe in a hundred-year-old cookbook for traditional Waffles with Yeast, I decided to give it a try.

Source: Pennsylvania State Grange Cook Book (1926) Some foods just seem to go together: bacon and eggs, fish and chips, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.

I’m still enjoying locally-grown watermelon, but know that the season will end soon.

Source: Ladies Home Journal (August, 1926) Impromptu home entertaining has changed a lot over the years.

A hundred years ago (and throughout much of the 20th century) promotional cookbooks distributed by food companies were very popular.

Source: Ladies Home Journal (July, 1926) Ovaltine powdered drink mix has been around for more than a hundred years.

I’m enjoying ever last minute of these final days of summer.

Source: Ladies Home Journal (October, 1926) A hundred years ago, as more and more homes got electricity, kitchens were rapidly modernizing.

The farmers’ market is chock full of wonderful, fresh ,local vegetables.

Source: Ladies Home Journal (July, 1926) I love road trips.