History How to Cook a Husband ;-)

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

I bet that title got your attention, right? Well this is a tongue in cheek recipe from according to the source a cookbook from 1700. No actual husbands were harmed in the making of this recipe - I think!

I discovered this in a box in my basement when going through some old Christmas decorations. It's from the 1964 Farmers' Almanac and has some other less cannibalistic recipes I'll share later this week.

I've been trying to track down the original source from 1700 but have only found a somewhat similar "recipe " here accredited to Elizabeth Strong Worthington, who was a writer in the late 19th century.

 

[donna]

Great find. Look forward to more posts.

 

[Hawkeye Brehm]

I bet that title got your attention, right? Well this is a tongue in cheek recipe from according to the source a cookbook from 1700. No actual husbands were harmed in the making of this recipe - I think!
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I discovered this in a box in my basement when going through some old Christmas decorations. It's from the 1964 Farmers' Almanac and has some other less cannibalistic recipes I'll share later this week.

I've been trying to track down the original source from 1700 but have only found a somewhat similar "recipe " here accredited to Elizabeth Strong Worthington, who was a writer in the late 19th century.

This is too funny! I'll have to show it to my wife tonight; I think she did an excellent job of cooking her husband.

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

Great find. Look forward to more posts.

I found some other unusual - and I hope joke recipes in this edition. However there are some actual real recipes to enjoy as well. I might have to post them as well just because they are so silly sounding.

 

[shermans_march]

This is by far the most interesting thing I have read today. Do they have a guide for the other gender? I am asking for a friend.

 

[Eleanor Rose]

Here's one that follows along with the theme. It's called, "Get A Husband Brunswick Stew!"

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/55610/...?recipeType=Recipe&servings=16&isMetric=false

 

[Eleanor Rose]

And a recipe entitled, "How to Preserve a Husband."

http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/recipe135.how-to-preserve-a-husband.html

 

[Eleanor Rose]

Catch a Husband Cake - I'll let you guys decide if this recipe would work.

https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2377455034/catch-a-husband-cake/

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[Eleanor Rose]

Recipes for husbands are endless @Anna Elizabeth Henry.

The Best Husband's Delight Casserole
https://cookingwithlibby.com/wprm_print/6754


I'm not sure what I like better. It's quick, it's easy and we can put him on ice!

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

This is by far the most interesting thing I have read today. Do they have a guide for the other gender? I am asking for a friend.

Hmm...a quick internet search turned this gem up - not exactly in the same vain, but similar -

How to Cook a Wife

• Having caught a wife, light the fire of love and see that a steady heat is kept in the domestic oven.
• Dress her generously and handle her tenderly, for a woman's feelings are easily bruised.
• Butter her freely with compliments and stuff her with flattery, to which add a handful of chestnuts about her being the most wonderful woman in the world and that you never loved before and you could never love again — and so on.
• Be sure to season with a little time and do not on any account omit a bouquet of sweet herbs.
• Garnish with theater tickets and an occasional restaurant after the play, and serve with a rich sauce of affection. ~ Source

Here's one that follows along with the theme. It's called, "Get A Husband Brunswick Stew!"

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/55610/...?recipeType=Recipe&servings=16&isMetric=false

As the saying goes, a way to man's heart is through is stomach! Great recipe!

And a recipe entitled, "How to Preserve a Husband."

http://www.christmas-cookies.com/recipes/recipe135.how-to-preserve-a-husband.html

This is sweet! Thanks for sharing it!

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

Recipes for husbands are endless @Anna Elizabeth Henry.

The Best Husband's Delight Casserole
https://cookingwithlibby.com/wprm_print/6754

Wow! Husband based recipes are seemingly endless! Who knew?!

 

[Jimklag]

I bet that title got your attention, right? Well this is a tongue in cheek recipe from according to the source a cookbook from 1700. No actual husbands were harmed in the making of this recipe - I think!
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I discovered this in a box in my basement when going through some old Christmas decorations. It's from the 1964 Farmers' Almanac and has some other less cannibalistic recipes I'll share later this week.

I've been trying to track down the original source from 1700 but have only found a somewhat similar "recipe " here accredited to Elizabeth Strong Worthington, who was a writer in the late 19th century.

That "recipe" rocks, Anna!

 

[nitrofd]

My wife is laughing at this thread and giving me a strange look.glad we don't have a kettle big enough but we do have a cattle water trough outside.

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

My wife is laughing at this thread and giving me a strange look.glad we don't have a kettle big enough but we do have a cattle water trough outside.

LOL! I'm sure you're safe - just sleep with one eye open tonight!

 

[Eleanor Rose]

Trust me, @Jimklag and @nitrofd aren't in any danger. Now as for @Southern Unionist...

 

[johan_steele]

I thought the best way to a good husband was to feed him thus ensnaring him into the cooks pot...

Admittedly, my wife cheated... she cleaned my house when she was house sitting; I had to keep her around or I was never going to find anything.

 

[shermans_march]

Having caught a wife

Ok step 1. Hmmm. I don't seem to have all the ingredients. ​

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

Ok step 1. Hmmm. I don't seem to have all the ingredients. ​

Uh-oh

 

[shermans_march]

Catch a Husband Cake - I'll let you guys decide if this recipe would work.

https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/2377455034/catch-a-husband-cake/

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Question, will this recipe work for ladies that have husbands with coconut allergies? Is this catching dead or alive?

 

[shermans_march]

Uh-oh

I'm working on this problem. I just need more time is all!