1906 Mock Honey Recipes

From Alaska's Outdoor Journal in "What's cookin in Marylin's kitchen" In the old days, Alaskan homesteaders did not have access to many of the food stuffs found in stores in the more civilized areas. So a great amount of their innovation was derived from using existing resources in creative ways. Honey was one of those condiments that was always in short supply in the early days of Alaska history. But here is a way to make a substitute "honey" for mere pennies. I have always made this especially when the kids were younger and they loved honey but the real thing was very expensive. People are always amazed that it tastes like the real thing! And I've often substituted it in my "honey bears" without anyone knowing the difference. ;-)

Provided by Tazer

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1/2 Gallon

Number Of Ingredients 6

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17554, Sodium 28.4, Carbohydrate 4535, Sugar 4531.8

this recipe is from "secrets of the old-timey cooks" but it looks like something appropriate for this site.

Provided by Abe ray

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h1m

Yield 4 cups, 23 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 40.6, Carbohydrate 20.1, Sugar 19.9, Protein 1.1

On vacation in Gatlinburg, I purchased an old timey cookbook called "A Taste Of The Past" by Phyllis Connor. Each recipe has notes about the family history of the recipe. I tried to make this cake where we were staying, without my reading glasses, and accidentally used self-rising flour. Boy oh boy, did it rise! It dripped on the bottom of the oven made lots of smoke. Security men with fire extinguishers came running into our unit since we had thrown open the windows. We had a good laugh, but they just couldn't understand why I would want to bake a cake while on vacation. I just had purchased some locally made sorghum and this recipe jumped out at me since it used sorghum and did not need to be frosted. When made properly, this cake turned out fragrant, moist and delicious. Give it a try... but use all-purpose flour ;)

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 266.2, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 27, Protein 2.5

This is an easy recipe that you throw together the night before and then enjoy a special treat at breakfast!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8h20m

Yield 20 4 inch waffles

Number Of Ingredients 12

• Ingredients

A friend asked me to post this recipe which I like very much. The original recipe is from "Secrets of Salsa."

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 85.6, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.1

On vacation in Gatlinburg, I purchased an old timey cookbook called "A Taste Of The Past" by Phyllis Connor. Each recipe has notes about the family history of the recipe and this one is from Elizabeth Sparks, author of N. C. And Old Salem Cookery. I am including the frosting recipe she recommended, but you can use your favorite if you are uneasy about using the egg whites. This recipe is from a 90 year old woman who got the recipe from her mother. Talk about surviving the test of time! How did she live to such a ripe old age eating uncooked eggs? ;)

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1 three layer cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 100.2, Sodium 258.6, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 49.2, Protein 5.6