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Lisa Roy
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Rice Croquettes
Simmer for thirty minutes one cup of well-washed rice in a pint of milk. Whip into the hot Rice the following ingredients: Two ounces of...
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Lisa Roy
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Hot Pepper ...Did You Know?
Mammals are the only beings that are sensitive to the Capsicum, which is what gives them their “oomph”
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Lisa Roy
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Carrots...The Long and the Short of It
The average person eats 10,866 carrots in their lifetime.
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Lisa Roy
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Feather Cake
A spoonful of dried Apple Sauce or of Peach Sauce, a spoonful of Jelly, the same of Lemon extract, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves and spice--groun
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Lisa Roy
Feb 17, 20211 min read
Horseradish and Potatoes
Horseradish, when planted with potatoes, increases the disease resistance of the potatoes, which repelling Potato Bugs...so be sure to...
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Lisa Roy
Feb 12, 20212 min read
Rum and Wine Syrups
One of the things I have done that has graced my love of history and stoked my interest in the domestic arts was 23 years of reenacting....
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Lisa Roy
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Custard Pie
All these recipes are from a cookbook I am working on, a treasure trove of recipes from the late 1700's to early 1900's. These recipes are
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Lisa Roy
Feb 10, 20211 min read
French Griddlecakes
Beat together until smooth six eggs and a pint sifted flour. Melt one ounce of butter and add to the batter, with one ounce of sugar and...
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Lisa Roy
Feb 6, 20211 min read
Didja Know?
This is a new blog thread I am starting. I am a native to northern Rhode Island, and we are frequently laughed at for our accents........t
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Lisa Roy
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Savory Soup Powder
2 ounces each of:
Parsley
Winter Savory
Sweet Marjoram
Lemon Thyme
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Lisa Roy
Jan 30, 20211 min read
Apple Custard
All these recipes are from a cookbook I am working on, a treasure trove of recipes from the late 1700's to early 1900's. These recipes are
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Lisa Roy
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Curry Powder
One of the things that strikes people when first using vintage cook books is that many foods appear to be rather bland...but that is not nec
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Lisa Roy
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Companion Planting....Gardening BFF's
Companion planting is planting plants that compliment each other..maybe they provide nutrients, repel pests, or provide vital shade. A...
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Lisa Roy
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Waste Not Your Pork....Vintage Recipes For Homesteaders...
PORK CHEESE TAKE the heads, tongues, and feet of young fresh pork, or any other pieces that are convenient. Having removed the skin, boil...
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Lisa Roy
Dec 23, 20202 min read
Pumpkin Pies....19th Century Style
Tis the season for harvesting pumpkins...if you are like me, you have a PILE of them here at Capricorn Run Farm, just begging to be eaten!...
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