Tag Archives: food

Cookery for the Poor

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Hints to the Regency Housewife on becoming a “Lady Patroness”.

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Maria Eliza Ketelby Rundell

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Great Britain’s first “Domestic Goddess”

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The Elegance of the Breakfast Set

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The birth of English Bone China

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Jane Austen Festival Video recording last year’s events

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Photographer, film maker and friend of the Festival Owen Benson has edited together some highlights of last year’s Jane Austen Festival. Such a colourful event with costumes, music, food and dance in abundance.

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Setting Your Table

A period table setting example

Arranging your table for dinner

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The Cost of Living in Jane Austen’s England

I shall eat ice and drink French wine, and be above vulgar economy. - Jane Austen

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The Glass Armonica

Benjamin Franklin’s happiest invention

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Mrs. Lucas’ Mince Pie

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A Favorite Christmas Dish

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Blanched Asparagus

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“There is nothing grandmama loves better than… asparagus…”

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Roasted Pork Ribs

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My mother means to pay herself for the salt and the trouble of ordering it to be cured by the sparibs.

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