I have a real soft spot for Marguerite Pattern. My first vintage cookbook was one of hers. Here’s a recipe I made from her “Everyday Cook Book” first published in 1968 (but this copy is an impression from 1980). As soon as I saw the photo I knew I wanted to make it. It’s […]
Marguerite Pattern
A daily housework routine from 1976

Despite not being a lover of housework, I love housework books. The bossier they are, the better. Suggested budgets, methods of cleaning, and daily routines fascinate me. Recently I decided to step out of my normal work-from-home routine and test that of a vintage housewife. My choice was a daily routine from a book “Understanding […]