Spiced Watermelon Rind • Recipe

The Lewis & Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery & Jefferson’s America was written by Leslie Mansfield and published in 2002 by Celestial Arts. It is a fascinating look at food that would have been common during that time, with updated recipes for the modern kitchen and the modern palate. “Another gift … Continue reading →

What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking: Crab Croquettes

REBECCA PENOVICH is a freelance pr professional who writes about food and entertaining at Corks & Cake (www.corksandcake.com).  When she’s not in her  vintage kitchen, she works with television and film clients (Chefs A’Field, National Geographic Entertainment) to match them with brands and promote their partnerships   Who is Mrs. Fisher?  A former slave who … Continue reading →

How to Cook His Goose: Duck Breast and Leg Adobo

REBECCA PENOVICH is a freelance pr professional who writes about food and entertaining at Corks & Cake (www.corksandcake.com).  When she’s not in her  vintage kitchen, she works with television and film clients (Chefs A’Field, National Geographic Entertainment) to match them with brands and promote their partnerships ………. I love it when a title of a … Continue reading →

Vintage Kitchen: Colonial Chicken Pie with Cornbread Crust

REBECCA PENOVICH is a freelance pr professional who writes about food and entertaining at Corks & Cake (www.corksandcake.com).  When she’s not in her  vintage kitchen, she works with television and film clients (Chefs A’Field, National Geographic Entertainment) to match them with brands and promote their partnerships There are plenty of modern resources out there for … Continue reading →

Vintage Kitchen: Cardamom Sour Cream Pound Cake with Burnt Sugar Ice Cream

The results are sublime. No wonder Truman Capote was inspired. Continue reading →