The plucky spirit of 19thcentury canadian heroine laura secord permeates this collection, which was sponsored by the laura secord candy shops and created by the canadian home economics association to commemorate the. In the long run though it is all about the recipes which are easy to follow. Laura secord lived to see canadian confederation and died in 1868. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The laura secord canadian cook book by canadian home. All currencies referred to on this website are canadian currencies. Here you can find all the laura secord stores in winnipeg. The village in the vikings heritage minute was actually shot on a small maquette a diorama, a model and then was made to look life size by changing the frame rate. Full text of the story of laura secord and canadian. The womens suffrage movement needed real female heroes as role models. Adapted from the laura secord canadian cook book 1 see chart for ingredients and quantities.
The laura secord cookbook reprinted takes us back to a few previous decades when recipes were. The laura secord canadian cook book cookbook recipes cooking laura secord candy shops production. Harvey currie, the story of laura secord, and canadian reminiscences toronto, 1900. This third title in the classic canadian cookbook series includes canadas most beloved recipesthink nanaimo bars, matrimonial cake, maple. This third title in the classic canadian cookbook series includes canadas most beloved recipes think nanaimo bars, matrimonial cake, maple fudge, tourtiere, fish cakes, bannock, and wild. Her husband was a merchant at queenston and took a prominent part in the stirring events of 1812. The variation from prince edward island was developed by combining the scotch shortbread with teh standard rolled cookies.
For every cup of icing sugar you use, mix in approximately 1 teaspoon of softened butter or margarine. The story of laura secord and canadian reminiscences. Laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian cookbook. The laura secord canadian cook book by whitecap books. The laura secord canadian cook book with images laura. Discover our new baking collection and create your own little sweet treats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Laura s husband james was a sergeant in the militia.
The laura secord canadian cook book book was disappointed that not many of the recipes are from ontario. See more ideas about laura secord, war of 1812 and chocolate quotes. With our partners, we created the first nations peace monument to help build. The laura secord canadian cook book sally henry on. He was engaged at the battle of queenston heights, and had the honor of being one of the number who bore the lifeless body of sir isaac brock from. The story of laura secord and canadian reminiscences by currie, emma augusta harvey, mrs.
Ingersoll, laura secord dictionary of canadian biography. Our cookbook picks are the the best of the best for authentic cuisines. Many people are surprised to learn the whitepanelled home built in 1803 was the starting point for a treacherous 30kilometre journey that vaulted laura secord into the rank of canadian heroine. For weeks there was a laura secord biography sitting on my desk. Known as the first truly canadian cookbook, this faithful replica of the original edition is essential for cooks anywhere. This canadian history for kids exclusive looks at a true canadian legend, laura secord. Split into two layers, sandwich together with raspberry jam and sprinkle icing sugar on top. After her perilous journey to warn of an american attack during the war of 1812, the kahnawake mohawks repel the invasion 18. Laura secord, original name laura ingersoll, born sept. The laura secord canadian cook book, book by canadian home. Laura ann pooreclarke born secord was born on month day 1815, at birth place, to sgt james badeau secord and laura secord born ingersoll.
Full text of the story of laura secord and canadian reminiscences. Canadas patriotic answer to baileys irish cream, this liqueur plays on the heartstrings of canadian military history as well as chocoholics. Chocolatier le plus important et le plus connu du canada. Over the years, the laura secord story has been retold many times, and honours abound. The uppermiddle class home is where secord raised her seven children with her husband, james. About 1797, laura married james secord, a young merchant of queenston. Shortbread and shortbread cookie recipes are handed down from mother to daughter, from generation to generation. Having fought on the side of the colonists during the revolutionary war, thomas ingersoll eventually earned the rank of major following his participation in helping quell shays rebellion. Tourtiere 1966 from the laura secord canadian cookbook.
Laura secord gets facelift as owners seek partner or buyer. The brown sugar version gives a slightly crunchier shortbread. Sgt was born on july 7 1773, in somers, westchester, new york, united states. About laura secord and the war of 1812 the canadian. Laura ingersoll was the daughter of thomas ingersoll, an american who had sided with the patriots during the american revolution 177583. The laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian cookbook canadian home economics association on. To delight our customers with highquality chocolate and ice cream products. Knead the dough gently to give the flaky layers that become visible. Canadian cuisine is recognized the world over as combining a unique array of fresh ingredients and a variety of cultural influences tempered by tradition. Canadian scotch shortbread recipe from the laura secord. Foremost in the roll of heroines of canadian history stands the name of laura secord. A used copy of a canadian home economics association book.
To access the details of the store location, opening hours, laura secord online and current flyers click on the location or the store name. In 18, laura secord, pioneer wife and mother of five children, made a dangerous 19mile 30km journey on foot to warn lieutenant james fitzgibbon of a planned american attack. The laura secord canadian cook book the canadian home economics association on. She is known for having walked 20 miles 32 km out of americanoccupied territory in 18 to warn british forces of an impending american attack. Ingersoll moved his family to the niagara peninsula in 1795 and ran a tavern at queenston. Laura secord chocolate cream, canada the globe and mail. Laura secord plans to talk to coffee shop retailers, such as second cup, about a possible takeover or partnership, as well as other merchants and private equity players, mr. Originally the tourtiere would have been made with carrier pigeons or tourts as they were known in france. Perpetuating the story of laura secord and others who helped to define canada. It all began during the war of 1812 in the region of queenston, now known as the niagara peninsula. With its vast array of chocolate delights, laura secord has just the treat to suit your mood and put a smile on your face. The baked scones of the scots and the baking powder biscuits of our american neighbours appear as tea biscuits on our menus. Classic canadian recipes with a number of french canadian only 2nd. For this cookbook, members of the association were asked to send in recipes typical of their region, and over the course of a year.
In 1797, laura married james secord, a queenston merchant. We are passionate about our customers, our personnel, and our brand. He was the youngest son of a loyalist officer of butlers rangers, who had brought his family to niagara in 1778. The laura secord cookbook reprinted takes us back to a few previous decades when recipes were presented with little or no pictures or illustrations. I had another book about the war of 1812 to read so i ignored the laura secord. This is a reprint of the title that was published in 1966. This recipe is posted for play in culinary quest quebec. The above ingredients are approximate quantities only, use to your taste and discretion. The laura secord canadian cook book was a partnership between laura secord candy shops ltd.
She is buried in the drummond hill cemetery in niagara falls. While most canadians know that laura secord was a wartime hero, few know her story of bravery and courage. Her contribution to the war was little known during her lifetime, but since her death. We wont pick a side here, but we can tell you that no matter what you call this traditional. Her primary claim to fame was the extraordinary walk she made to warn british forces of an impending american attack which led directly to the canadian. Buy laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian cookbook by laura secord isbn. Laura secord canadian cook book detail whitecap books. The site of his farm is today the town of ingersoll. The laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian cookbook 9781552852606 and a great selection of similar new, used and.
Thisis anotehr of my moms recipes from her collection i hope you enjoy fudge recipes chocolate recipes laura secord my favorite food favorite recipes recipe for mom saturated fat corn syrup serving size. The laura secord canadian cookbook all about cuisines. Laura secord fudge recipe fudge recipes, recipes, food. June 22, 18 war of 1812 laura secord, overhearing american plans from soldiers billeted in her house, about a surprise attack on the british post at beaver dams, steals away at 4 am to warn the british. The laura secord canadian cook book cookbook recipes. It was named after the canadian heroine laura secord. The laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian cookbook canadian cuisine is recognized the world over as combining a unique array of fresh ingredients and a. Bake in preheated 350f oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Plus you get a choice of where to buy for the best prices from the best online shops. Laura secord was born in great barrington, massachusetts on september, 1775 to thomas and sarah ingersoll. Laura ingersoll secord, september, 1775 october 17 1868 was both an actual person and a heroine of mythic proportions in the war of 1812. The laura secord canadian cook book classic canadian. Isbn 9781552852606 binding trade paper publisher whitecap books ltd. Laura s walk to warn british troops of an american invasion may have contributed in saving upper canada from becoming a u.
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