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Whitewater, Kansas

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The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
Aprons were an indispensable accessory in times past; easy to make and easy to launder, they caught most of the inevitable messes during kitchen work.
Recipes
Handwritten recipe for Vanilla Peach Preserves.
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
There was always a need for hot water during canning, because the homes were not equipped with hot water heaters. My grandmother cooked apple sauce…
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
Kitchen equipment like the food mill and beaters were used to macerate and process ingredients.
Recipes
Handwritten recipe for duck sauce
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
Early American crockery used for storing foods. Fermented pickles and sauerkraut would be stored in crocks. Also, lard was stored in crocks, as well…
Recipes
Handwritten recipe for enchilada sauce
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
"This manual can sealer was used to seal metal cans of food sent to relatives in Germany after World War II. Care packages with food were a major…
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
Miscellaneous canning equipment including an iron spoon and the cabbage shredder used for making sauerkraut.
The Fruit of Our Lands, the Labor of Our Hands
Butter molds were used to shape mounds of butter for storage as well as for presentation at the table.