Author Archives: Kelli Hansen

The End of the World, Past and Present

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Still waiting for the world to end?  Perhaps you need a different apocalyptic prophecy. Don’t worry, Special Collections has plenty!  They may not be Mayan, but here’s a small sampling of various ways the world could have ended over the … Continue reading →

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Mary Randolph’s Recipe for Roast Turkey, 1828

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Move over, Paula Deen!  Generations before the Food Network, the leading lady of Southern cookery was Mary Randolph.  Her book,  The Virginia Housewife, is considered the first American regional cookbook. The Virginia Housewife was very influential, with multiple editions printed … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 13, 2012 by

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