Looking for some “new” Christmas or New Year’s recipes? Try these from the 1847 New England Economical Housekeeper. Try the New Year’s Cake with SEVEN pounds of flour…yummy!
Esther (Allen) Howland was born in Plymouth, MA in 1801. Her regional cookbook contained recipes, money-saving advice, and medical remedies. It was first published in 1844 by her husband, Southworth A. Howland and remained in print into the 1870s. Howland operated S.A. Howland & Sons, the largest stationery and bookstore in Worcester.
A side note: The Howland’s daughter Esther, was an artist who is credited with popularizing Valentine’s Day cards in America. She has been called “New England’s first career woman.”