Keywords: cake
Item 66533
The Wedding Cake House, Kennebunk, ca. 1938
Contributed by: Boston Public Library Date: circa 1938 Location: Kennebunk Media: Linen texture postcard
Item 102126
Wedding Cake House, Kennebunk, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Thomas S. Bourne through Brick Store Museum Date: circa 1900 Location: Kennebunk Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Desserts have always been a special treat. For centuries, Mainers have enjoyed something sweet as a nice conclusion to a meal or celebrate a special occasion. But many things have changed over the years: how cooks learn to make desserts, what foods and tools were available, what was important to people.
Exhibit
Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes
Sugar and Spice: Our Vintage Recipes showcases historic recipes, dating from the 18th century to the 1950s, like sweet treats, traditional favorites, promotional printings, medicinal concoctions, curious libations, and recipes that have fallen out of favor.
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John Martin: Expert Observer - "A Little Daisy," Katahdin Iron Works, 1890
"… the house work cooked nice bread, meats, pies, cakes &co & found time to attend school, also washed & done up the family clothing."
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Story
Eating lower on the food chain
by Avery Yale Kamila
Animal agriculture's ties to climate change
Story
Two-minute Tale of the Pandemic
by Nancy Creighton Collins
What everyday life was like during the beginning of the pandemic.
