Penelope Pimm Antiques & Particulars
American Folk Art * Antiques * Primitives * Fine Reproduction Goodes
"One can say everything best over a meal." ~ Mary Anne Evans The households held closely to the way in which meals had been prepared in England, and as a result, the daily diet of the early settlers was poor at best. Raw vegetables for example, were looked upon as unhealthy, and settlers favoured heavily salted meat rather than fresh. Despite resistance, cooking became "Americanized" and by the end of the 18th century the diet became tasteful and wholesome. Mealtime also took on a social aspect, where the family would gather and enjoy the company of one another.
~ Pantry Goodes ~
 ~ Plum Pudding ~ A spicy plum pudding with raisins in the centre, wrapped in cheesecloth and tied with twine. Each pudding is highly scented with "Spiced Plum", and is garnished with sprig of fresh rosehips, and an Olde English recipe printed on parchment. Mind, these puddings, with their cracks and crevices, are for decoration only... and will last for years! $10.00 each |
In the Early
Colonies, sugar was a very valuable commodity, available to only the
wealthiest families. When used, small bits of sugar would be
snipped with sugar nippers, or carefully scraped from the cone by the Lady of the house.
In order to make the best impression for
guests, sugar cones were often brought to the table displayed on a pewter plate or on the family's best pottery.  ~ Primitive Sugar Cones ~Each sugar cone is brown in colour, measures four inches in height, is wrapped up in a paper sack, and tied with twine. $4.50 each |
 ~ Primitive Sugar Cakes ~ Each sugar cake is brown in colour, 2 1/2 inches , is wrapped in a paper sack, and tied with twine. $3.50 each |
 ~ Spiced Orbs ~ You will receive **SIX** orbs made from a blend of early spices. The half dozen will arrive tied in a hand dyed cloth bag, with a hand stitched design in chocolate drown floss, on each bag. They are perfect to tuck among your primitives, hanging from a peg rack, a fragrant sachet for a drawer or closet, or even a quick hostess gift. $10.00 per bag |
 ~ Beeswax Dipped Fruit ~ Fresh from the orchard..amazingly realistic produce, hand dipped in beeswax, and dusted with spices. Display your autumn "harvest" in an open cupboard, in a big dough bowl, placed out on a breadboard, or piled high in crockery. This produce ill last forever! ~ Red Delicious Apples (bottom centre) ~ Granny Smith Apples (middle right) ~ Mcintosh Apples & Lady Apples ((top) ~ Blush Pears (lower left) $2.00 each piece |
 ~ Colonial Cake ~ Each cake is a proper **FULL** size bundt cake, loaded with sugar and spice and everything nice! It will arrive to your table wrapped in a piece of aged cheesecloth, tied with sting, with a bit of Sweet Annie tucked in for good measure. Unwrap the cake, or leave it tied up ~ either way the cake will make a wonderful display! $22.00 each |
