As mentioned previously, I made small cakes known as “Apees” this past month for use at the Israel Crane House during the annual Essex County (NJ) Holiday Historic House Tour. They seemed to be a big hit with all the folks who came to visit, as there were no leftovers. HUZZAH! Here’s the receipt (recipe) [...]
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Apees: the receipt
Posted in historic cookbooks, historic cooking/classes/events, Israel Crane House, tagged 75 Receipts for Pastry Cakes and Sweetmeats, annual Essex County (NJ) Holiday Historic Houses Tour, apees, carraway seeds, Conner Prairie, early 19th C foods, Eliza Leslie, small cakes on January 24, 2012 | 6 Comments »
the holiday table at Crane’s
Posted in historic cooking/classes/events, historic site, Israel Crane House, tagged annual Essex County (NJ) Holiday Historic House Tour, apees, early 19th C foods, Eliza Leslie, holiday foods, small cakes, The Israel Crane House on January 19, 2012 | 1 Comment »
For two days this past December, The Israel Crane House was again included in the group of properties that comprised the Essex County (NJ) Historic Holiday House Tour. Of course, just like last year, I was busy at the hearth in the kitchen, chatting with all the visitors, while cooking a dish or two. A [...]


