RECOLLECTIONS
Few books on Jewish subjects were published in America prior to 1875. The community was small and lacked both intellectual resources and institutional capacity to support literary enterprises. An...
...The heat of the oven is important...
...To a good sized pan of starch, put a tea-spoonful of this mixture...
...at least two hours before the attack comes on, take a strong tea of boneset and red pepper...
...This is good for a putrid sore throat...
...We must have on the door posts, the name of the God of Israel, written on parchment, in Hebrew, viz.: two passages from Deuteronomy, in which the unity of God and the reward or punishment attending our actions are taught...
...Be careful to observe these rules, and you will succeed in making good cakes...
...MISCELLANEOUS...
...add them to the butter and sugar...
...A GOOD AND SURE CURE FOR MEASLES.—When a doctor cannot be had in a hurry, take a peck of bran, put it into a wash kettle, and let it boil...
...grease a pan well, fill it, and bake in a hot oven...
...The volume, called the Jewish Cookery Book on Principles of Economy, by Esther Jacobs Levy, was published in Philadelphia by W. S. Turner...
...MEDICINAL RECIPES...
...TO CLEAN AN OLD SILK DRESS.—Unpick the dress, and brush it with a velvet brush...
...then ltave ready another bath, with a quarter of a pound of sale-ratus in hot water...
...Indeed, apart from any advantage we may desire, we should try to be equal to the task that nature seems to have imposed on us, in order that we may maintain the dignity of our character as rational beings...
...It must remain there in order to draw out the blood forbidden to our people, after which it must be rinsed under the hydrant, and wiped with a cloth...
...when the cake is almost cold, dip a feather in the icing, and pass it over the cake...
...DIET FOR INVALIDS...
...There is no opportunity for attaining a knowledge of family management at school, and during vacation all subjects that might interfere with amusement are avoided...
...TO DESTROY ROACHES__Sprinkle Scotch snuff in the holes where they come out...
...Observations on making Pastry or Cakes...
...keep the feet warm...
...it will do it good...
...We must observe to have the meat ("ItiO) coshered and porged by a butcher, that is, to take out the veins and sinews, which are prohibited...
...Then lay the meat in cold water for an hour, afterwards on a perforated board, sprinkling salt on all sides, for about an hour...
...Rice water and isinglass will 6tiffen thin muslins better than starch...
...The direction of a table is no inconsiderable branch of a lady's business, as it involves judgment in expenditure, respectability of appearance, the comfort of one's household, and of those who partake of the hospitality thereof...
...mix it well and keep it in a bottle...
...the measles will be all out in twenty-four hours...
...put it into bed, and keep it as warm as possible...
...AN ICE CAKE.—For a large one, mix eight ounces of finely sifted flour with four spoonfuls of rose water, the whites of eggs, whisked to a snow...
...It can be made with butter and milk for a butter dinner...
...strain through a colander...
...then take the butter and sugar and beat to a cream...
...Give to the child a drink of strong sage and saffron tea...
...Put the cake in a dry place...
...simmer slowly and skim it well, then strain and take off the fat...
...The best way to make light cakes is always to take the fruit, flour, and spices, and mix well together first...
...Use a clean knife or straw when trying if the cake is properly cooked...
...put the child immediately into it, and bathe it well...
...then prepare eight eggs, well beaten, and half a pound of stoned raisins, one-quarter of a pound of sugar, two ounces of candied peel, a few ground almonds, one-quarter of a pound of chopped snot, one-quarter of a pound of currants, a little ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg...
...Their utility for current practice is for the reader to determine...
...CHILLS AND FEVER__Take one blue pill before going to bed at night, a tablespoon ful of castor oil in the morning...
...then strain quite clear, and sponge the dress with it...
...Either of these are good for ulcerated sore throats...
...set it in the oven to harden, but do not let it stay too long or it will become discolored...
...I will first endeavor to give some information as to the manner of strictly keeping a Jewish house...
...Its editor is Leon Jick, Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University...
...CAKES...
...Black currant jelly is a good remedy for sore throat or quinsy...
...Some needs, however, were sufficiently urgent to overcome the obstacles...
...In every rank of life, those deserve the greatest praise who best acquit themselves of the duties which their stations in life require...
...pour on the water first, then add the vinegar...
...make it like a thick poultice...
...This remedy is much more preierable than quinine, as quinine will cause deafness by taking an over dose...
...put some ginger in the frimscls and a pinch of salt, mix all together with the frimscls...
...HOW TO GIVE A GLOSS TO SHIRT BOSOMS.—Take half an ounce of white wax, half an ounce of gum arabic, half an ounce of isinglass, a few drops of alcohol, and half a pint of water...
...Be sure to take care the child does not take cold, although the saleratus will prevent that...
...It frequently occurs that before impressions of duty are made on the mind, ornamental education commences, and it ever after takes the lend...
...beat the eggs, yolks and whites, separately...
...it must always be quick, or the batter will not rise...
...Fat should be used if for a meat dinner...
...INTRODUCTION...
...RECOLLECTIONS presents documents and vignettes out of the American Jewish past...
...An early effort to create a Jewish Publication Society in the 1840's ended in failure...
...likewise, all the utensils used for that purpose must be well rinsed...
...then mix the other ingredients in slowly, until properly concentrated...
...let it stand to settle...
...The following are a few choice recipes and recommendations...
...then pour them off, and place in cold water for five minutes...
...To prevent it from burning, place a piece of white paper on the top...
...after which take it out quickly, and roll it in a woollen blanket...
...SORE THEOAT.—Make a gargle of salt and vinegar, it is good for a common sore throat One large spoonful of cayenne pepper, a teaspoonful of salt, and a pint of boiling water* or half vinegar...
...Cakes must be well soaked in a gentle oven...
...Thus, what should be only an embellishment, becomes the main business of life...
...In addition to a handful of prayer books, there appeared in 1871 a Jewish cookbook, the first in a long and continuing line of manuals which apparently satisfied an appetite not only for food but also for traditional tastes, smells and remedies which nourish the spirit as well as the flesh...
...A LUXION.—Take three eggs and one pound of flour, make up into a paste, roll out into very thin cakes, let them dry, and cut into strips one inch and a half wide, and boil for ten minutes...
...the second, " and it shall come to pass if you will hearken diligently," etc...
...a tea of corn shucks with morphine will sometimes prevent an attack...
...Bind on the throat a piece of salt pork, cut very thin, and if it is very bad keep it on two or three days...
...set the child in it as warm as it can bear it...
...The want of a work of this description has long been felt in our domestic circles...
...let it settle, and then gargle the throat every half hour...
...the first commencing with the words: " Hear, O Israel...
...It will take four hours' boiling...
...beat for half an hour, and bake in a hot oven...
...if dry, dip it in hot water, and wring it dry...
...then grate two large potatoes into a quart of water...
...then starch, rub it in well, spread out the bosom, wipe it over with a clean cloth, then roll it, let it lay for an hour or so and iron...
...Iron the dress on the wrong side, as the ironed side will be shiny...
...Starch the shirt while it is wet...
...put it into a washtub or bath...
...A VERT NOURISHING BROTH__Put the knuckle of a leg of veal or shoulder, an old fowl, a piece of mutton, some mace, ginger, salt, a piece of bread, an onion if liked, and three quarts of water, into a stew-pan, and cover close...
Vol. 1 • October 1975 • No. 4
