What a 1915 mail-order cookbook reveals about American home cooking
In short: Explore a century-old recipe for Michigan Hash, sourced from a community cookbook published by the Larkin Company of Buffalo, New York.
This video examines a vintage cookbook sent in by a viewer, featuring recipes contributed by customers of the Larkin Company. As a massive mail-order enterprise, Larkin provided a diverse range of goods, including kitchen equipment and various food products.
The featured recipe for Michigan Hash utilizes ingredients like Hamburg Steak, Larkin Rice, and Larkin Macaroni. The preparation involves layering these components with onion, salt, pepper, and celery salt, then topping the dish with strained tomatoes and cracker crumbs before baking for forty-five minutes.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 1915 Michigan Hash Larkin Housewives Cookbook - Old CookBook Show - Glen And Friends Cooking
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