Nana and Papa’s Wedding - 1906
Date: November 17, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
I also found the newspaper clipping of Nana and Papa’s wedding in 1906. Sarah Derrickson Lodge (Hade) was a bridesmaid.
Mommy, Jane and I are the only ones that remember Nana, Papa and Hade and we saw them as being very old. But I have some great pictures of them much, much younger and will eventually [...]
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Nana was a Suffragette
Date: November 16, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
Also among the papers was an obituary for Nana Bringhurst who died at the age of 80 in 1957? The paper does not have the date though Mom will know.
What I didn’t know was that Nana was “Among the Delaware women who played a large role in founding the National Women’s Party, which she served [...]
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Bringhurst Letter - Library of Congress
Date: November 14, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
If you haven’t seen this before, take a look at this letter written by one of the Bringhursts regarding a school for blacks, free and slave, that he was trustee of in Philadelphia.
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Text of Letter - 1858
Date: November 14, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
If you have trouble reading the linked letter, I think this is what is says:
“All creation a far” 1858″
Dear Sarah
Please let the Reases (Beases?) (Bearses?) have “Derry’s” old no top wagon, should he (”Derry”), not be at home. if there I expect him (him is underlined) to the the honours(?) - Expedite the “African” as [...]
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Underground Railroad??
Date: November 14, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
I was sorting some old family letters and came across this one. It was rather cryptic but what immediately came to mind was a reference to the Underground Railroad. Unless someone else has another idea as to what Expedite the “African” means?
The Sarah, to whom the letter is addressed, is probably Sarah Derrickson Harvey (b. [...]
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Nectarine Chutney
Date: November 10, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
Actually, this is the recipe I used for nectarine chutney. It can also be used for peaches, however, the nectarines do not need to be peeled so they are easier. The first time I made this, the temperature was about 100 degrees but it was worth it.
From Better Than Store-Bought by Helen Witty and Elizabeth [...]
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Potato Lace
Date: November 9, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
From a Jaques Pepin 1982 cookbook, “Everyday Cooking”, this is a thinner, crisper version of the typical potato pancake. Shredding and grating can be done with a food processor or a hand grater. The trick to getting airy, not starchy potatoes is to really squeeze out the liquid in a tea towel before mixing with [...]
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Lord Love a Duck
Date: November 8, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
I have seen similar methods of defatting a duck in a number of cookbooks. This one works very well. Without first defatting a Long Island Duck, it is very easy to set the oven on fire (ask me how I know) because of the amazing amounts of fat that pours out.
From “Keeping Company” by Moira [...]
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Gastronomica - Julia Child Issue
Date: November 1, 2005 | Discussion: No Comments
Gastronomica - Summer 05
If you can find a copy of this magazine it is well worth reading. The entire issue is devoted to Julia Child and is mostly wonderful with exception of one young cook who wants cookbooks with shorter recipes and pictures. The younger generation may not get it. But Mommy, Jane, Barbara and [...]