A committee of ladies collected the receipts; the editor of the Manual of Domestic Economy arranged them — British cookery and household management, c.1864.

Almond Cream

2 pages in this part of The British Cookery Book.

Almond Cream (Boils stir in the batter)

boils, stir in the batter and simmer it five minutes, stirring it gently without ceasing, then pour it out; when it is quite cold, mix with…

Almond Cream (Beat four ounces of sweet)

1012. Beat four ounces of sweet and a few bitter almonds in a mortar, with a tea-spoonful of water to prevent oiling, both having been…

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