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- Rumford Recipes Sliding Cookbooks
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One of the most interesting experiments in early twentieth century promotional baking pamphlets is this pair of sliding recipe cards from Rumford.
- Table and Kitchen: Baking Powder Battle
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The Royal Baking Powder Co. was a very combative entrant in the baking powder wars. But that kind of competitive spirit can also mean great recipes.
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- Table and Kitchen: A Practical Cook Book (paperback)
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“A compilation of approved cooking recipes carefully selected for the use of families and arranged for ready reference, supplemented by brief hints for the table and kitchen. Published by Royal Baking Powder Co., New York and Chicago, Manufacturers of Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder.”
- 1846: When Baking Changed Forever
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“From 1700 to 1850 food changes in a tremendous way. The kind of cooking, the techniques, and even the ingredients. You see these changes showing up in baking and specifically in the pinnacle of the baking art and that is cakes.”
