Historically, Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery. There are several explanations for its celebration, but all are based on mere legend. It is a fact, however, that cards began to be mass-produced around the middle of the 19th century. And, of course, Hallmark soon ran away with the idea. If you’re looking for an appropriate [...]
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Queen Cakes & Valentine’s Day
Posted in historic cookbooks, historic cooking, historic receipts (recipes), tagged culinary history, Elizabeth Raffald, heart-shaped treats, historic holiday cooking, historic receipts, Queens Cake, The Experienced English Housekeeper, Valentine's Day on February 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »


