Puddings: Basic Vintage Recipes for Baked and Steamed Puddings From Scratch

The Roly-Poly Pudding - Beatrix Potter “The Tale of Samuel Whiskers”

Puddings today are a bit different from the puddings of days of old.  These vintage puddings are bready and warm and scrumptious, perfect for the winter season.

Pudding Recipes in this article include:

• Cottage Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Fruit Pudding, Ginger Pudding, Suet Pudding, Plum Pudding, Steamed Dumplings

All recipes serve six.

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Vintage Valentine Luncheon, Bridge or Tea, and Dinner Menu Ideas

Valentines day is a time to celebrate with your love, of course, but getting together with friends is just as fun.  In vintage times, Valentine’s Day lunches and dinners were popular, as was Valentines Bridge and tea get togethers.  This post provides you with four Valentine Lunch menus that take you to their corresponding recipes.  Have fun this Valentines day and show your appreciation for your friends, family, or that special love of your life. 

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Bouillon Served Hot or Cold, Use As a Base or for Detox

Healthy and nutritious, bouillon is a simple and refined soup made from stock, and is closely related to a consomme in style and look.  Plain, it becomes an important part of a smart detox regimine. 

Bouillon is a terrific base to so many soups and jellies, and can be enjoyed year round as it can be served hot or cold).  Additions can include fish, seafood, vegetables, even fruit. Here you’ll find a simple, vintage, beef bouillon recipe and one for tomato bouillon.

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