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Lemon Snaps (1921)

A subtly-flavored snap for Springtime. It’s spring! It’s time to turn away from the rich, dark flavors of winter baking and toward those...

Cocoanut Puffs (1913)

Let's celebrate 'the' trendy ingredient of 100 years ago. We take it for granted now, but in the early 1900s coconut (or ‘cocoanut’ as it...

Excellent Cookies (1902)

What's in a name? A lot, as it turns out. Very old cookie recipes hold a certain fascination for me. They’re usually written with limited...

Boston Cookies (1921)

Walnuts and raisins and currants, oh my! So, I did a little research to figure out how Boston Cookies were named, and I never could find...

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