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New Books – Winter 2023/24

Here’s a selection of new and noteworthy additions to our print collection over the last few months:

Know How’s Most Popular Posts of 2023

Good day everyone, and happiest Gregorian calendar New Year to all! Now that most of the Christmas trees have been shunted to the curb, the Hanukkah candles tucked safely away, and the first new moon of the year come (just this morning) and gone, we think it’s apropos to publish our annual round-up of our most viewed blog posts of the last 365 days.

Ye Olde Holiday Cuisine: Recipes from a Historical Cookery Book

The winter holidays are a time when families gather in the warmth of their homes to share meals together. Often, recipes that have been passed down for generations are dusted off, and Grandma’s famous candied yams are proudly placed on the table for everyone to enjoy.

Not everyone has a recipe that has been passed down for generations, however. In an effort to help you create your own traditional meal, we are providing some suggestions. Now, these recipes aren’t from the staff’s own personal collection, but were found in a book in our special collection. They are historically authentic, given that they were originally gathered way back in the 17^th century.