Turkey was a country of smart traders long before America was anything but a wilderness with nomad Indian tribes following great bison herds, and hunting and fishing. Coffee in colonial America was Turkish coffee, made after the Turkish method, and used only by those settlers who could afford luxuries – including their delicious Turkish cakes.
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New England and Virginia were settled by the same stock from England. The old recipes that follow are found especially in New England households that have cherished their colonial traditions for generations. Now, women all across America take pride in passing these recipes on! Here are some tried, tested and true Old English recipes, sure
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The modern American housewife knows the value of wine in cake making. She is aware too that the alcoholic content is expelled by the heat of baking and there is left only the rich, full flavored quality characteristic of the liquors used. Cookies made with wine are also a true treat! Sweet wines are the
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