A Historical Recipe for Apple Puffs from a Family Friend of Jane Austen, made with apples, marmalade and orange blossom water in puff pastry.
Mary Poppins Zodiac Cake
A recipe for chocolate Zodiac Cake from a little-known cookbook written by P.L. Travers – Mary Poppins in the Kitchen: A Cookbook with a Story.
The Hemingway Special
While in Havana, Cuba Ernest Hemingway was a regular at El Floridita bar. Learn how to make one of his favorite daiquiris, The Hemingway Special.
Prohibition, The Great Gatsby and The Bee’s Knees
Prohibition, bootlegging, and “The Great Gatsby.” Learn about the 1920’s and try a vintage cocktail recipe from the flapper period.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Easy southern fried green tomatoes from Fannie Flagg’s Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook with zesty dipping sauce.
Anne of Green Gables Raspberry Cordial
Traditional Raspberry Cordial from the Anne of Green Gables book series by L.M. Montgomery.
Cucumber Rye Tea Sandwiches from “The Help”
Learn a traditional Southern recipe from the Oscar nominated movie The Help – Cucumber Rye Tea Sandwiches.
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Molasses Cookies
A delicious old-fashioned recipe for Molasses Cookies with coconut and oatmeal from Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the Little House book series.
What Emily Dickinson Ate – Coconut Cake
Learn to make Emily Dickinson’s recipe for Coconut Cake from an antique recipe in Emily’s handwriting.
