Food

Pyramid Pound Cake -- Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Taking the cake – or at least a photo of it

Well, here it is. We posted the recipe earlier … but here’s the photo of the finished product that was baked in these fantastic tins that More

The Edison Homestead Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Homestead for the Holidays

Warm. Lovely. Scrumptious. That’s how the decorations, table and food displayed at the Edison Homestead appeared during my visit to Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village. More

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Escalloped Turkey

  This dish will make good use of leftover turkey and is one of the dishes served at Firestone Farm following its Thanksgiving dinner, 2011. More

Pyramid Pound Cake Tins at the Ford Home

Holiday Nights, pound cake and hazardous waist

Yep. You read that right. I mean hazardous waist. It’s holiday baking (and eating!) time. Soon enough, it’ll be resolution time, but for now … More

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Talking turkey (platters)

We have several pieces of presidential china in our collections - have you seen Abraham Lincoln’s china on display inside A Taste of History in Greenfield Village? More

Firestone Farm Thanksgiving Preparations

Ready, set … it’s the holidays!

It’s beginning to look (and smell!) a lot like that most wonderful time of year. On Saturday, my husband, Richard, and I took a peek More

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Christmas Stollen — recipes from Holiday Nights

  This traditional Christmas yeast cake has found a welcome spot on many tables during holidays celebrations for centuries. This lovely loaf was displayed at More

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White Fruit Cake — recipes from Holiday Nights

During Holiday Nights at Greenfield Village, this recipe features a twist on an old holiday favorite … fruit cake. The cake was baked and displayed More

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Cocoanut Cream Candy — recipes from Holiday Nights

  Railroad expansion in the 1800s made possible the acquisition of the main ingredient found this delightful treat. Cocoanut Cream Candy 1-1/2 cups sugar 1/2 More

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Creamed Walnuts — recipes from Holiday Nights

  This simply delicious confection was one of the many sweet treats displayed on the sideboard at the Edison Homestead during Holiday Nights at Greenfield More