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Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookGrandma McIlmoyle’sLittle Dessert Book22 Old-Fashioned Dessert RecipesFrom The Alberta Prairieby Margaret Adelaide Annie (Daisy) ButlerEdited by Her Grandson, Don BellBellthorpe BooksTimeless Information For Today’s Readers Peterborough, OntarioCopyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved WorldwidePage 2

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 3Copyright 2009 by Donald R. BellAll rights reserved worldwide.This is a FREE ebook. The information is made freely available as a publicservice on the condition that the ebook remains unchanged and intact.This work is protected by international copyright. You are not permitted tomake any changes to this ebook, and you are not permitted to claimauthorship.You are welcome to pass this ebook on to friends and colleagues, or give itaway on your own website, as long as it remains unchanged, in its original PDFform. You may NOT offer this ebook for sale.Bellthorpe BooksDonald R. Bell, ePublisher2414 Burnham Line, R.R. 7Peterborough, ON K9J ook and cover design by Don Bell.Electronic Ebook Edition Published in CanadaCopyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 4DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE AGREEMENTThe author and publisher of this eBook and any accompanying materials haveused their best efforts in preparing this eBook. The author and publisher makeno representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability,fitness, or completeness of the contents of this eBook. The informationcontained in this eBook is strictly for educational purposes. Therefore, if youwish to apply ideas contained in this eBook, you are taking full responsibilityfor your actions.The author and publisher disclaim any warranties (express or implied),merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. The author andpublisher shall in no event be held liable to any party for any direct, indirect,punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly orindirectly from any use or misuse of this material, which is provided “as is” andwithout warranties.INGREDIENTS AND COOKING METHODS LISTED IN THE RECIPES ARECONSISTENT WITH INGREDIENTS AND COOKING METHODS COMMONLYUSED IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY, AND THEY AGREE WITH THEKNOWLEDGE OF THE DAY. THE USE OF MODERN INGREDIENTS ANDCOOKING METHODS MAY PRODUCE DIFFERENT RESULTS, AND SOMERESULTS MAY BE INCONSISTENT WITH MODERN THEORIES OF SAFEFOOD HANDLING AND MAY BE CONSIDERED POTENTIALLY HARMFUL. ASALWAYS, CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTHCAREOR DIETARY PROFESSIONAL IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT FOODSAFETY.Every effort has been made to accurately represent this product and itspotential. Many factors will be important in determining your actual resultsand no guarantees are made that you will achieve results similar to ours oranybody else’s, in fact no guarantees are made that you will achieve anyresults from our ideas and techniques in our material.The author and publisher do not warrant the performance, effectiveness orapplicability of any Internet sites that may be listed or linked to in this eBook.All links are for information purposes only and are not warranted for content,accuracy or any other implied or explicit purpose.This eBook is copyrighted by Donald R. Bell. No part of this may be copied,or changed in any format, sold, or used in any way other than what is outlinedwithin this eBook under any circumstances.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

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Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 6ContentsPrefaceGrandma McIlmoyle’s DessertsGinger SnapsLove KnotsLemon & Orange IceJohnny CakeSally LunnMolasses Drop CookiesTaffyButter ScotchWalnut CreamsDevil CakeRock CakesNice Little CakesXmas CakeBoston Brown BreadMince Meat for PiesFilling for Cream PieCheap Pudding (Splendid)Tomato TartYorkshire Toasted Tea CakesIce CreamRolled Oat CakesThe SaucePastry for PiesIn AppreciationCopyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved 20202122

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 7PrefaceI am pleased to present this unique little recipe book. Its original text washandwritten by my grandmother, Margaret Adelaide Annie (Daisy) Butler, in theearly 1900s. All recipes are presented in their original form. I merely compiledthem into more usable format.My thanks to my first cousin, Marilyn Streeter, for providing genealogicalbackground information on the McIlmoyle family.These historical recipes are still relevant and easy to follow. They offer us anostalgic glimpse of the past, a rare peek into the type of desserts people wereenjoying over a century ago and the recipes they used to prepare them.I hope you enjoy reading this little recipe book and have fun experimentingwith the old-fashioned recipes. Be sure to visit my website for several hundredsmore dessert recipes from Grandma’s kitchen.Don BellPeterborough, Ontario, Canadawww.homemade-dessert-recipes.comCopyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 8Grandma McIlmoyle’s DessertsMargaret Adelaide Annie (Daisy) Butler, was born in England in 1878. At agenine, she emigrated to Canada with her parents in 1887. She married HerbertLeslie McIlmoyle around 1898, and they moved to Alberta where theyhomesteaded near Airdrie and began to raise a family.Life was difficult for young couples on the lonely prairie, and those who livedthere needed to be strong and resourceful. Once, when her husband had beenin town purchasing supplies, a prairie fire loomed on the horizon. Leaving theolder children in charge of the youngest, Grandma quickly harnessed the oxenand ploughed furrows around the house and barn to prevent disaster.After their eighth child had been born, they moved to Calgary where my mother(Daisy) and her twin brother (Herbert) were born in 1911. That same year thefamily moved back to Ontario and eventually purchased a farm at Selwyn, asmall farming community near the Village of Lakefield.Grandma McIlmoyle died in 1951, when I was quite young, so I can't recall hercooking or baking, though I must have sampled some of her famous cookies attimes. Older members of the McIlmoyle family, however, well remember thetaste of Grandma’s amazing desserts.Grandma's legacy of cooking skills and proven recipes was lovingly passed onto her six daughters who continued the tradition of baking delicious cakes,pies, puddings, and other scrumptious treats for their families.Now, you can enjoy Grandma’s old-time dessert recipes.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookFrom: M.A.A. McIlmoyle,Calgary,N.W.T.Page 9Ginger Snaps1 cup molasses3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup butter or lard1 tablespoon ginger1 tablespoon cinnamon1 tablespoon [baking] soda4 tablespoons hot waterFlour to make very stiff.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookPage 10Love Knots1 egg4 tablespoons of sweet cream2 tablespoons of sugarPinch of saltFlour to knead very hardRoll out in thin strips and fryin hot lard.Lemon & Orange Ice4461lemonsorangeswhites of eggslb sugarSqueeze the lemons andoranges, strain the juice.Add 1 qt of water, pour insugar & eggs beaten to a stifffroth.Freeze by churning hard atfirst.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookJohnny Cake1-3/4 cups of cornmeal1 cup flour1 teaspoonful salt2 eggs4 tablespoons of sugar1/4 cup melted butter1/2 teaspoonful of sodadissolved in.2 cups of buttermilkBake in a moderate oven.Page 11Sally Lunn1 pint flour2 teaspoons of baking powder1/2 teaspoonful of saltBeat 2 egg whites and yokesseparately.Add to yokes 1/2 cup of sweetmilk. Stir slowly into flour andadd 1/2 cup of melted butter.Stir in whites of eggs last.Bake in muffin pans two-thirdsfull.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookMolasses Drop Cookies1 cup of molasses1/2 cup of butter1/2 cup of water or milk3 cups of flour2 tablespoons of sugar2 teaspoonfuls of ginger1 teaspoonful of clove1/2 teaspoonful of [baking] sodaPage 12Taffy1-1/2 pints of sugar1/2 pint of cream1 tablespoon of vinegarBoil until it hardens when droppedinto cold water.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookButter ScotchPage 13Walnut Creams3 tablespoons of white sugar3 tablespoons of molasses2 tablespoons of water1 oz of butterA very small quantity of [baking] soda1/2 cup walnuts, chopped fineBoil until it is brittle.Remove from the stove & beat into acream.(Small recipe.)Drop into fondant while boiling.Let boil a few min.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookA Very Large Cake. Velma McIlmoyleDevil CakePage 14Add sugar & butter and beat light;add yolks of eggs. Then milk andsoda; add flour and beaten whites ofeggs at once, and beat till well mixed.1 small cake baker’s chocolate2 cups granulated sugar1 cup butter1 cup buttermilk or sour milk3 cups of sifted flour1 level teaspoonful of [baking] sodadissolved in hot water6 eggs beaten separatelyPut chocolate in bowl, set in boilingwater and dissolve.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookRock Cakes2 eggs1/2 cup of butter1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon spice1 pinch salt2 cups flour2 cups rolled oatsAdd 1 small teaspoon [baking] sodadissolved in 3 teaspoons of sour milkor boiling water.Page 15Nice Little Cakes2 tablespoons butter2 eggs1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 cups flour1/4 cup milk1 teaspoon almond flavour, vanilla, orlemonDrop in small spoonfuls in greasedbake pans. Delicate brown.Drop in greased pans & bake in amoderate oven.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookGrandma McIlmoyle’sXmas Cake2 lbs raisins2 lbs currants1/2 lb mixed peel1 lb almonds1-1/4 lbs sugar (very brown) [2 cups/lb]1 lb flour [4 cups]1 lb butter [2 cups]10 eggs2 nutmegs2 teaspoons of cinnamon1 wineglass of brandyPage 16Directions for mixing: Cream thebutter & sugar, then pour in all thedry ingredients.Boston Brown Bread1 cup (large) cornmeal1 cup rolled oats1 cup (large) white flour1/4 cup dark molasses1/2 cup buttermilk1 cup sweet milk1/2 teaspoon [baking] soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon melted butterSteam 3 hours.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide

Grandma McIlmoyle’s Little Dessert BookMince Meat for Pies2 lb currants2 lb raisins1 lb almond nuts1 lb figs, chopped fine1/4 lb of lemon & citron peel3 lb sugar3/4 lb suet, chopped fine1/2 peck of juicy apples chopped fine1 nutmeg2 tablespoons cinnamon1 tablespoon cloves1 tablespoon all spice1 dessertspoon ginger1 lb lean beef chopped finePage 173 lemons grated off, chop inside ofthem fine.Put all together in kettle & simmer 1hr.Put in jar & keep in cool place.Copyright 2009 by Donald R. Bell – All Rights Reserved Worldwide