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As the World Cooks – a foundling cookbook from 1938: Pumpkin Pie

This was found at the local thrift shop for $2.50. The title is serious from a time of very serious matters. It was compiled and printed in 1938 by volunteers for charity.

Over the next while I will photograph the pages and share this gem. The recipes are diverse and from around the world as it was known in Massachusetts in 1368.

I am starting with the pumpkin pie as it is Thanksgiving here in Canada this coming Monday and Pumpkin pie is the go to desert for the occasion.

All of the recipes assume that you know how to put it all together. Some pages it is only the ingredients and the rest is up to you. This one is fine but is only for the filling – these older women assume that you the reader will know the recipe off by heart for pastry. I have a semblance of a pastry recipe in the back of my memory but I will always look for one just to make sure. If I am feeling rich I will use a unsalted butter for a fine pastry instead of the lard that is typically used here in Canada – the lard box always has a pastry recipe on it and is decent enough for family and friends.

Have fun!

Cathy.

Well, almost finished as I write this. Just a quick press and the fasteners to do.

That may sound easy but I tend to get lost in the details. I found some terrific dragon flies in copper but where to put them!

The lining – I tacked the front pieces to the shoulder seams. I don’t always like to cut being somewhat intrigued by folds. The result is that the shoulders stay on the shoulders when wearing without any clasps or ties. Though to have more mobility when wearing a tie or clasp will be utilized.

To hem the lining I used a big hair clip to keep the wool up while pining the garment. It worked well.

I have a tendency to ware the garment before completion to get a feel for it. This cape feels good. I had originally left an opening for the arms in the front seams but while trying it out any movement of the arms away from the body were inhibited by the fount folds. To remedy this, I will add a cuffed opening at the sides of the cape but only when all else is done.