Category Archives: Mrs Beeton’s Books

The following recipe appears in the ‘American Cookery’ Chapter of my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’. HUCKLEBERRY PUDDING. INGREDIENTS. — A pint of huckleberries(or whortleberries, as we call them), 2 eggs, a pint of … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I published an excerpt from my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ so here goes: Kitchen Maxims I think the funniest phrase is “One egg well beaten is worth two … Continue reading →

(From the SOUPS section of my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) HODGE-PODGE. INGREDIENTS.-2 lbs. shin of beef, 3 quarts water, 1 pint table-beer, 2 onions, 2 carrots, … Continue reading →

(From my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) A PLAIN CHRISTMAS PUDDING FOR CHILDREN. INGREDIENTS.- 1 lb. flour, 1 lb. breadcrumbs, ¾ lb. stoned raisins, ¾ lb. currants, … Continue reading →

(From my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) Today’s the day William & Kate tie the knot so here’s a recipe to toast the Royal couple… WEDDING PUNCH INGREDIENTS.-I quart of … Continue reading →

Here’s some sound advice on Victorian housework given by Mrs Beeton. Last week, we saw what Mrs Beeton had to say to the mistress of the household. Now we can see what advice she has for the servants… (From my … Continue reading →