Interested in How meals were prepared A Century Ago?
1908 Living
Looking at Life of a Bygone Era
Our Stories
Welcome to my website! I’m passionate about antique cookbooks from over a hundred years ago. Each book has a unique history, and I’m excited to share their recipes and stories with you. Through the website, you’ll not only discover delicious recipes but also gain insight into a fascinating period in food history. I hope these books inspire you to try something new and appreciate the history behind our food. Thank you for visiting, and feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts.
Sourdough Starter
Ah, sourdough starters… They bring back memories of simpler times, when bread-making was a cherished art, passed down through generations. There was something so special about the process of making and keeping a starter, a connection to the past and a way to honor traditions. The bread itself had a unique taste, carrying with it the essence of the land and its people. How I remember the different flavors that would emerge, depending on where the starter came from. Each bite was a journey through time and space, evoking memories of home and family. Oh, how we long for a slice of that crusty, tangy bread again.
Proper Etiquette of 1900
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Why 1908?
Antique cookbooks evoke nostalgia for a simpler time when cooking was done by feel and intuition with pure, whole ingredients from the garden or farm. These books offer a glimpse into the lives of those who passed down traditions and featured fascinating recipes that lacked temperature measurements. Despite differences, there is a profound connection to those who cooked before us.
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