The Original Suffrage Cook Book - Softcover

Food may be the way to a man's heart, but it was also considered a path to the ballot box before 1920. For someone in search of an enjoyable way to get a feel for the suffrage movement, a cookbook is the way to go... What better than to present a cake such as "Suffrage Angel Cake." Perfect for "Get out the vote" gatherings. Or when you're showing "iron Jawed Angels" as a fundraiser for your organization. Much better than store-bought sweets, the recipe can be distributed to guests when they leave your High Tea. But test the recipe first. Mrs. L.O. Kleber says she tested the recipes. But that was back in 1915. Serving these treats is a way to become closer to your grandmother's and great-grandmother's generations. *****Margaret Kearns

Celebrate the centenary of women getting the Vote by cooking and eating some of the Suffragettes' favourite meals. Dozens of vintage recipes contributed by some surprising supporters of the popular cause, including state governors and even a judge. Contributors also included prominent suffragettes such as Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, Jane Addams, and Julia Lathrop as well as famous writers Jack London and Charlotte Perkins Gilman. With none of the fads of modern-day cooking, these simple recipes range from hearty breakfasts to healthy soups, salads and meaty casseroles, alongside witty contributions such as Pie for a Suffragist's Doubting Husband and the Dumplings That Never Fail. Choose between the many tasty desserts such as Suffrage Angel Cake or Devil's Food to enliven your party. Why not devise your own Suffragette Menu with recipes like Blanquette of Veal or Sweet Potato Souffle? And don't forget your Creole Balls! You might follow that up with Parliament Gingerbread or Strawberry Shortcake a la Mode. To top it off, why not toast the Suffragettes' success with a Peppermint Cup or an Albuminous Beverage? Originally published in 1915 to help raise funds for the campaign for the vote for women. History and fun all in one book!