Authentic 1800’s recipes, homemaking tips, and gardening advice. Dive in for real, tried-and-tested 19th century recipes that you can make in your modern kitchen.
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> 1800’s Recipes
Try these delicious, authentic recipes from the 19th century.
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> 1800’s Gardening Tips
Here, you’ll find 1800’s advice for growing your own fruit, berries, nuts, and vegetables.
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About the 1800’s Housewife
Florence Nelson is a bookish wife & mother who loves sharing useful 1800’s tips for the modern homemaker.
She lives with her husband and children on their New England farm, along with too many chickens and not nearly enough bookshelves.
> 1800’s Homemaking Tips
Learn interesting and helpful homemaking tips, gathered from some of the best homemaking guides of the 1800’s.
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