Traditional Recipes and Ideas for Meals

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FRUIT CAKE

One pound of brown sugar,

one pound of browned flour,

three-quarters of a pound of butter,

one cup of molasses,

twelve eggs,

two pounds of stoned raisins,

two pounds of currants,

one-half pound of citron cut in strips,

one-half pound of figs chopped fine,

one-half pound of almonds chopped fine,

two wine glasses of boiled cider,

two ounces of vanilla,

one tablespoon of ground cinnamon,

one small tablespoon of ground cloves,

one tablespoon of ground mace,

one grated nutmeg, a little pepper,

and three teaspoons of baking powder.

Bake three hours.

These traditional recipes in this section date back a hundred years or more and we hope that you can adapt them to your modern needs. However we also have recipes for refreshments suitable if you’re hosting a a baby shower, party, a weddding shower or a barbeque or would just like an idea for drinks for a get-together with family and friends we have a selection of beverages suitable for any occasion.
Everyday snacks for parties and special occasions. The recipes in this section range from being easy to make.