Victorian Sweets: Authentic Treats, Recipes, and Customs from America's Bygone Era

by Allison Kyle Leopold

The author of Cherished Objects, dubbed by the Chicago Tribune "the Queen of Victoriana", returns with the first book in her new Victorian Cupboard series of Small Treasure cookbooks. The book features authentic recipes for 18 Victorian cakes, cookies and pies, plus reproductions of vintage trade cards and product labels. 50 full-color illustrations.

140 pages, Hardcover

First published April 21, 1992

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Leopold gives the reader some good insights into the daily lives of women in the Victorian Era. One can only imagine what their daily tables looked like with all of those desert options.

[Jen Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This teeny book packed a punch and I really enjoyed the recipes. Haven't made anything, but I did copy quite a few of the recipes. I appreciate the notes for modern cooking and can't wait to try at least seven of the recipes.