I’m feeling nostalgic today and decided to update a post I made a while back about the Tom Collins cocktail. The nostalgia comes in because a Tom Collins was the first cocktail I ever tried. It has sweetness but also enough tart to make your tongue twitch in anticipation of the next delightful sip. As… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Tom Collins
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Vintage Friday: Molasses Spice Cookies 1872
In the 19th century homemakers quite commonly used vinegar in cookie baking. Its chemical reaction with baking soda results in cookies having a lighter consistency. MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup shortening (not butter) 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup molasses 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Molasses Spice Cookies 1872