Our handy-dandy Toaster Time Machine is feeling romantic this week because it’s Valentine’s Day! Becca explores some interesting Valentine’s Day recipes from our archives which includes sweet treats for your sweetheart and a dish that perfectly captures the feeling of being single and alone on Valentine’s Day. Comment below where you’d like to see the toaster take us next!
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I didn't review the cake.. sory. and I Love vintage recipes. The cake is wonderful and VERY Versatile. It is the modern people who need frosting. Sugar was expensive and the ingredients as well. IN 1960 it was decadence… and i'm surprised it didn't have more frosting.. but it had an abundance of coconut. and still> I would have researched the way they cooked and the way recipes were presented to them and dhow it was made. in the 1960s they had TONS OF MAGAZINES telling the how to do things… Cook. Decorate. Clean. Take care of the House. How to CATER to the Husband… ugh… and more. RESEARCH!! is the key. This is a great cake for anything that they wanted to use it for. A review of a recipe from WhenEVER is based on that timeline… Try watching James Townsend and Son… They do recipe/food reviews based on how it would have been made and the way that century/era would have eaten.
None of these recipes are bad. They all had their era or techniques available and Pallets available. I can still see a MarshmallowCreamVanilla dessert whipped into something wonderful.
Marshmallows were different then. Cutting them would have made the marshmallows swell more with the cream and vanilla. I think it would have been very custard like or even like 7 minute frosting.. Then to be topped with real whipped cream. and in 1920s the marshmallows weren't cheap. BTW.. Candied Violets are a VERY Popular item today for Romantic desserts and weddings. When they are done right the flower is still soft and you just get the spicy taste of the petals and sweetness.
There are many people who still eat veal. Not the way it comes about but they eat it because it's tender and juicy. and This recipe is actually pretty decent if you have the right seasoning. The onions are better when it's a sweet onion. and It should smell pretty wonderful. I think it would be good to research how and what they meant by their instructions in the 1912. There was something great about this recipe then or it would not have made it into a publication.
I think it would definitely be good to research how recipes were written and what it meant for the different steps. And remember each household is going to put their own spin on it. and Veal was Very popular because it was it was in beginning cheaper then more expensive because so tender and then less expensive because of the animal rights thing. I did buy and eat it once 20 years ago.. It was half of the price of ground beef and very very flavorful… I haven't eaten it since when I found out how it was grown.
All these recipes that your channel, Your Team, try out are subject to what was available, what was advertised to them, and what they could afford. I believe you disrespect them and the foods often because of your own opinion of things. LIke You said??"I hate marshmallows.. Not surprising because I hate almost everything that has crossed this table." That is not keeping an open mind or even seeing it from an individual who has never had ANYTHING Chemically enhanced with MSG or Sucralose.
I would like to see an actual original written recipe of both of these food items. Not what is put on here. But the ORIGINAL where you got them.
Just saying. Everything is subject to change>> Supply and Demand so to speak… and with Food it is WOM and Reviews… and Hype. Even Now. One good review can change the whole food landscape for a tiny Taco truck.
This is so fun! I love how festive everything feels –can't wait to see what blast-from-the-past St. Paddy's brings!
My Gram used to make a cake called "Goofy Cake" instead of oil and eggs it called for a cup of miracle whip (not mayo). Have you ever heard of this? It was a 9×13 chocolate cake made with cocoa powder (not bakers chocolate) and she served it hot outta the oven with a pat of fresh made butter on top. Oh man it was so good.