Ye olde housekeeping

A couple of years ago my brother got me the most amazing book ever- an 1879 book called "Housekeeping in Old Virginia". Contained therein are recipes for Pig head and jowl stew, home remedies for conditions such as "chilblains", and general housekeeping tips from the leading authorities of the day. I'll be posting some of the more interesting ones here sporadically!

Here is a recipe for "Marrow pudding":

Grate a large loaf of bread and pour on the crumbs a pint of rich milk, boiling hot. When cold, add four eggs, a pound of beef marrow, sliced thing, a gill of brandy with sugar and nutmeg to your taste. Mix all well together and bake it. When done stick slices of citron on the top. You may make a boiled pudding of this, if you prefer.
Mrs. E.


And another for "Tongue toast":

Take cold tongue that has been well boiled, mince fine, mix it well with cream or a little milk, if there is no cream. Add the beaten yolk of one egg and give it a simmer over the fire. Toast nicely in a flat dish, that has been heated, then cover the toast with the tongue and serve up directly.
Mrs. S.

Definitely not a Vegan or Vegetarian friendly era!