Penny BeeMar 30, 20184 min readLemon 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...
Penny BeeMar 9, 20183 min readCocoanut 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...
Penny BeeFeb 9, 20184 min readExcellent 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...
Penny BeeJan 22, 20183 min readBoston 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...