I've been short of time for my regular historical research projects, but I have two large bags of apples and went through my pamphlets in search of recipes. While I was at it, I decided to look into the baking powder question, when has been troubling me since my Davis Baking Powder layer cake came … Continue reading Vintage Cookery and Baking Powder Amounts
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Oven Temperature Guide
During the twentieth century, technological developments meant that the temperature of ovens could, at long last, be exactly regulated. As a result, the old terminology for oven temperatures had to be translated - but not every cookbook or recipe got around to that. Some, however, provided helpful information on how to determine oven temperature. Here's … Continue reading Oven Temperature Guide