Fanny Longfellow's book of household recipes includes gives insight into the food that graced the Longfellows' dining table. Each article includes the recipe as written by Fanny Longfellow, history of the dish, and our staff's modern attempt at the recipe. Ready to try the dish for yourself?
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Article 1: Fanny Longfellow's Filet de Bouef
Fanny Longfellow's manuscript book of recipes includes Filet de Boeuf. See how our staff tried to make it, and get a modern recipe to try it yourself! Read more
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Article 2: Fanny Longfellow's "Hunting Pudding"
A large plum pudding was a staple of the Victorian Christmas table. This version is included in Fanny Longfellow's manuscript book of recipes. See how our staff tried to make it, and get the recipe to try it yourself! Read more
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Article 3: Fanny Longfellow's "Burnt Cream"
Fanny Longfellow's manuscript book of recipes includes this crème brûlée, flavored with lemon... and finished with a "red hot shovel." See how our staff tried to make it, and get a modern recipe to try it yourself! Read more
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Article 4: Fanny Longfellow's Sponge Cake
Fanny Longfellow's manuscript book of recipes includes this sponge cake, flavored with lemon... and missing one vital quantity from the ingredient list. See how our staff tried to make it, and get a modern recipe to try it yourself! Read more