Category Archives: Mrs Beeton’s Books

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 →

This custard sauce recipe is perhaps something that might go down well with the Christmas Pudding. (The recipe comes from my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information about the book.) CUSTARD … 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 →

(Another recipe from my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) MEAD. INGREDIENTS.- 7 lbs. of honey, 2 gallons of water, 2 tablespoonfuls of yeast. Mode.- Boil the honey … Continue reading →