All of the novels in the Tales of Chetzemoka series contain appendices that include backstories, historical sources, and more. These appendices also contain 19th-century recipes for the foods mentioned in the stories, transcribed from our antique Victorian cookbooks. Here are some pictures of a few of the yummy Victorian treats shared by our Chetzemoka friends, the recipes for which you can find in the books. Enjoy!
Coasting cookies
"…Ken frowned petulantly, broke one of the cookies in half, then broke it in half again and offered McCoy one quarter-part of the cookie with an exaggerated air of great self-sacrifice. Felix chuckled and passed McCoy the platter, then stole Ken's remaining three-fourths cookie for himself…" --Excerpted from A Rapping at the Door, Book III in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Waffles
"…There was a huge platter of waffles on the sideboard in the dining room, along with a jug of hot maple syrup, a pot of strong coffee, cream thick enough to cut, and enough bacon to satisfy a lumberjack. Silas sat at the head of the table, glowering at all the rich food from over his oatmeal and toast water…" —--Love Will Find A Wheel Book II in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Ginger drop cakes
"…and I already made ginger drop cakes for dessert."
Lizzie's stomach growled loudly.
Addie looked down in evident surprise, then she laughed. "I'll take that as a "yes", then!…"
— Delivery Delayed, Book IV in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Devil's food cake
Rose cake
"…"Why don't you try the devil's food cake?" Kitty suggested, cutting a large slice. "The men seem to be preferring that one. The women have been mostly choosing the rose cake."…" --Delivery Delayed Book IV in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Sago soup
"…"Now, my cookbook said this is Jenny Lind's favorite soup," Addie told everyone. She giggled and added, "So you can blame the soup if people start breaking out into song!"…" --Delivery Delayed Book IV in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Sally Lunn
"…At the word "kitchen" they both brightened, and Ken asked if there was any cornbread left.
"No, but I made a Sally Lunn this morning. Y'all are welcome to it."
The men exchanged eager grins and followed her into the kitchen…" --A Rapping at the Door, Book III in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Berry muffins
"…He'd been repeatedly peeping through the kitchen door with an impatient expression, though, and as soon as good news… brought back everyone's appetites a large basket of salal berry muffins appeared along with more coffee." --A Trip and a Tumble, Book VI in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Macaroni à la crème
"…I was looking for you. The club's having dinner at our place tonight and I would love it if you could join us. I'm making macaroni à la crème! Enough for an army —which means that by the time my brother and Felix take their share, the rest of us might actually get to eat, too!"…" --Delivery Delayed, Book IV in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Curried mushrooms
"…Addie agreed, picking up the dish that had held the curried mushrooms. There were scarcely left after Felix had attacked them; instead of saving such a minute quantity Addie took up a spoon and finished them herself…" --Delivery Delayed, Book IV in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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Watercress sandwiches
"…She paused to offer Jacob a dainty watercress sandwich, then continued: "As a man of business yourself I'm sure you can appreciate that a project of this magnitude always has challenges…" --A Trip and a Tumble, Book VI in the Tales of Chetzemoka
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