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Interesting Tidbits:
rSugar came in a rock form shaped like a cone and was chipped away by the servant to create granulated sugar. Baking was labour intensive as all the preparation was done by hand.
rCurrants were used as they con- tain no seeds and, when hydrated with warm water before adding to baked mixture, provide a wonderful fruit addition.
rFeathers were used as instru- ments for icing cakes.
rCakes eaten with tea were small and described as “clean” food without colour such as jam to stain the delicate white gloves that were worn during tea.
Sarah Fairley, our wonderful hi orical guide at Mackenzie House.
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