Elkhart Observer in Elkhart, Indiana

Recipes and anecdotes from a 19th century kitchen diary

An assortment of culinary receipts for Pommes au Riz Cocoa nut Wafers and piccalilli alongside a humorous tale about Coleridge and a chatty Frenchman. The notes recall Mrs Davenport’s Graham Puffs and a mealtime pudding recipe, pairing practical instructions with a witty moral about listening.