Five forgotten recipe books to tempt and delight

5. Patricia Shannon recipe books  

This collection contains two handwritten recipe books. The first, written by Alice Manon Archer (nee Manon) of Gracemere Station, Gracemere, was produced in the late 1800s. It contains an intimate insight to the culinary and social life of a Queensland woman, with recipes ranging from "mother's scones" to a cast of friends and neighbours like "Charlotte's Coffee Cake" and "Mrs. Smith's Scotch Apple Cake".    

The second recipe book was written by Mildred Ida Lloyd Crombie (nee Hart) of Greenhills, Muttaburra. The date of book is estimated to be first half of 20th Century. Mildred Crombie was taught to cook by Amy Schauer. The book includes various newspaper clippings containing recipes for such curious delights as "paradise tart" and  "vegetable cream pie". 

Access the book HERE

4. Phillis Sarah Clark Recipe Book  

A book of recipes and remedies collated by Phillis Clark (nee Seal) that she began while living at Warwick, Queensland. The recipes in this book have been divided into a number of categories, including Domestic Remedies, Puddings, Sweet Dishes, Cakes, Beverages, Miscellaneous and Domestic Recipes, Bread, and Meat. 

There is a contents page for these recipes at the front of the recipe book, and the book comprises of both hand written recipes and clippings from newspapers that have been pasted in.  

You can access the full book HERE

3. Australian enquiry book of household and general information : a practical guide for the cottage, villa and bush home : recipes and information upon everything and for everybody / by Mrs Lance Rawson 

Talk about a mouthful of a title!  

Published in 1894, this recipe book contains all kinds of culinary curiosities from beef tea and coconut custard to stewed ibis, as well as setting out the instructions to preserve fruits and vegetables. Truly, there is something for everyone!  

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2. Flo's Pumpkin Scones Recipe  

This list simply would not be complete without an iconic pumpkin scone recipe a la Flo Bjelke-Peterson!

Delivered in the format of a vintage collectible teatowel, this recipe carries a one-two punch of Queensland nostalgia, and has delighted morning tea goers for decades.

Peruse the recipe HERE

1. Crayfish and Chicken Breast Salad 

Another recipe on a teatowel? Check! 

Crayfish AND Chicken in one tasty, fresh meal? Check!

As far as we're concerned, the name of this recipe speaks for itself.

You can view the full recipe HERE

With plenty of tantalising creations to concoct and recipes to try, you'll whisk away the time between episodes of Cake the podcast! Launching this week on all of your favourite podcatchers. 

Be sure to tag us on Facebook or Instagram in your culinary escapades using the hashtag #slqcake - and happy baking!