Category Archives: Mrs Beeton’s Books

Old recipes and more from Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Books which were originally owned by Annie Barnes’ grandmother and great-grandmother.

Household Work, Victorian-Style From Mrs Beeton – Part 1

Posted on 6 April 2011 by
Household Work

Here’s some sound advice on Victorian housework given by Mrs Beeton to the mistress of the house! Next week, we shall see what she has to say to the servants. (From my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book … Continue reading →

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How To Make Nougat From Mrs Beeton’s Cookey Book

Posted on 25 March 2011 by

(This recipe comes from my great-grandmother’s 1909 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Every-Day Cookery’ – see this post for more information.) NOUGAT INGREDIENTS.-¾ lb. of best castor sugar, ½ lb. of almonds, 1 dessertspoonful of lemon-juice. METHOD.-Blanche and chop the almonds … Continue reading →

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How To Clean Wallpaper From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book

Posted on 23 March 2011 by

If you need to know how to clean wallpaper, look no further than Mrs Beeton’s words of wisdom. (From my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) WALL PAPER, … Continue reading →

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Pickled Nasturtiums From Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book

Posted on 18 March 2011 by
Illustration from Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book

(This recipe comes from my gran’s 1894 publication of ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book and Household Guide’ – see this post for more information.) PICKLED NASTURTIUMS (a very good substitute for Capers). INGREDIENTS.- To each pint of vinegar 1 oz. salt, … Continue reading →

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Grannies’ ‘Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book’

Posted on 17 March 2011 by
Mrs Beeton's Cookery Books

I have in my possession two volumes of Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book which have been handed down to me. Both books are old and well used, one originally having been owned by one of my maternal great-grandmothers, Florence Weaver, nee … Continue reading →

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