Recipes

A recipe was often referred to as a receipt in the 18th century. Below is a receipt colonial housekeeper, Mistress Mattie DeNune would like to recommend to you. Mattie always says "It is never too early to start making fruitcake for the holidays, as it has an extremely long shelf-life."

Mattie's Fruitcake

4 lbs. flour
4 lbs. butter
2 lbs. sugar
30 eggs
the usual fruits, nuts, spices and brandy

Oyster Shooters

Preparation: Take a freshly shucked oyster and put into a small glass (3 to 4 ounces) then top with tangy cocktail sauce. Take a second small glass and fill with 3 ounces of beer. Repeat this process for the number of "shooters" needed.

Consumption: Tip the glass with the oyster and sauce into your mouth as if you were drinking. Let the oyster slide right down. Follow immediately with the 3 ounce beer chaser.

Look for new recipes here every new season in order to keep ahead in house keeping duties.

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