Tag Archives: Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln’s Corn Meal ‘Rail Splitters’

Posted on February 16, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

Presidents’ Day, celebrated today, started to honor George Washington. Since Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was February 12, he also receives special homage in February. Since I’m still making recipes from the1860s, I found a Lincoln-inspired recipe for “rail splitters” in The … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln’s Favorite Cake

Posted on January 17, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

Because this year marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, I’m immersing myself this month in recipes from the 1860s. Most women of that time started married life knowing how to make a few dishes. … Continue reading →

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