Fannie Merritt Farmer was an American culinary expert whose Boston Cooking-School Cook Book became a widely used culinary text. She is most recognized for promoting the use of measuring standards to help cooks replicate results. Among her recipes is sweet potato pie, and as a … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Gilded Age
Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake has long been a favourite light and heart-healthy dessert. It is a great low-fat dessert on its own but also very versatile. You would think that since it is a base ingredient for English trifle. Originating in America in the 1880s, Fannie Farmer's The Boston … [Read more...] about Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Zucchini Bread
Every gardener who grows zucchini likely has a zucchini bread recipe at the ready. If you are new to growing this prodigious crop, you can't go wrong with Fannie Farmer's classic recipe. This recipe 2 small loaves so you can freeze one or gift to friends, family or … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Zucchini Bread
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
Parker House rolls have regained their place at the dinner table in recent years. There is nothing more white and delicious than these "pocketbook rolls", and when you are breaking your low carb regime for a treat, these are the best. The name comes from The Parker House, … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
The Famous Blueberry Muffins from Jordan Marsh, Boston’s First Department Store
After the Civil War. came the Gilded Age, a period that gave rise to the establishment of institutions like Jordan Marsh, Boston's first department store in 1861. Acquired by Macy's in 1996, their muffins remain an institution. Offering refreshments onsite to shoppers kept … [Read more...] about The Famous Blueberry Muffins from Jordan Marsh, Boston’s First Department Store
