Here are some interesting jams, jellies, relishes, pickles, and more from the 1951 publication by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. That organization was a part of the Oak Park Methodist Church in Flint, Michigan. The recipes in this section are: Chow Chow (Old Fashioned) Cherry Relish Orange Marmalade Pineapple Mint Jam Bordeaux Sauce Society…
Canning & Freezing
1943 Kerr Home Canning Book
I stumbled upon the 1943 Kerr Home Canning Book at a local thrift store. This is a unique piece of promotional advertising because it is promotes food as a kind of weapon for the World War II effort. Food is no less a weapon than tanks, guns, and planes. As the power of our enemies…
Mother’s Cranberry Conserves
This recipe for cranberry conserves comes from 1976’s Cross Country Cookery cookbook. Modern canning favors of a hot water bath, and here’s why.
Mustard Pickles
Here’s another recipe for pickles from the handwritten cookbook, “Cross Country Cookery.” This time, the recipe is for Mustard Pickles.
Blackberry Acid
Blackberry acid is a strange name for a cooling blackberry drink concentrate. This recipe comes from the Cross Country Cookery cookbook and the author added, “Mother’s recipe belonging to her Aunt “Gar. This is an old recipe – makes a delicious drink!” The one ingredient that threw me was “Tartaric Acid,” but I shouldn’t have…