> I was asking about pre-gas/electric. But both are interesting topics. > > Karen In that case the booklet published by Orkney Family History Society may be of interest: Margaret Traill's Cookery book A collection of Orkney recipes from the late 17th and 18th century in an A5 booklet. I have it somewhere, but can't put my hand on it at the moment, otherwise I'd have been able to give you an idea of the contents. Fiona Orkney www.picturetrail.com/orcadia

I have it here.... no signs of Stovies.... It has a few sweets, and some recipes for "Pigg", Mutton, Beef, and "Veall"... and "Calves Head"... Lisa {> on 9/29/04 12:22 PM <} - Fiona wrote -- Margaret Traill's Cookery book A collection of Orkney recipes from the late 17th and 18th century in an A5 booklet.