Tukiyeem: Farmhouse Style

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

French Enamel Coffee Pot

I have a French style enamel coffee pot to show off today. I am guessing this style is from the 1920's? Does anyone know?

I have made a a simple Baking Powder Coffee Cake to go with this coffee. This was a recipe from a Depression-era cookbook. I love these recipes they are simple and sustaining. The recipes use ingredients you have on hand.

Baking Powder Coffee Cake

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoon shortening

1 egg (beaten)

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons butter (melted)

Streusel crumbs (recipe below)

Sift together the dry ingredients. Work the shortening in with a pastry cutter or 2 forks. Stir in egg and milk; press lightly into greased 8-inch x 8-inch x 2-inch cake pan. Pour melted butter over top, sprinkle with streusel crumbs and bake in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes. Cut and serve warm.

Streusel Crumbs

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cut in butter and sugar with a pastry cutter or 2 forks. Add flour and cinnamon. Mix till crumbly and sprinkle on top of dough.

I will be styling and cooking a lot more Depression-era recipes. My Depression-era cookbook collection just keeps growing!
The teacup is by J&G Meakin the pattern in Classic White.
Sherry
I will link this to:

Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage

A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites

Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations

Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Country Whites Weekend at The Country Farm Home and Old Time Farmhouse

Monday, December 3, 2012

Farmhouse Christmas

Here is a look at the dining room for Christmas. Ever since we remodeled this space this summer it is my favorite place to decorate. It is filled with pieces of furniture handed down from my family and it means a lot to me every time I come out and enjoy the space.

That garland from Lowes went down the length of the table and across the top of both the pie safe and the hutch. It was really an easy way to decorate and it smells great too!