Upgraded Leftovers: Restoration Salmon Salad

Last week, I made a delicious version of Infused Salmon. As I noted, the recipe made a lot of fish. So much in fact that I needed to alter the leftovers to ensure they disappear. There is always a risk that they get pushed into the back of the refrigerator, in a hunted desire for something…

Attempting Infused Salmon, A Restoration Era Recipe

Yesterday, I sketched out my thought process on attacking a recipe without measurements or temperatures with relatively vague ingredients. Now, I’ve tackled the Infused Salmon recipe, I can say there are a few issues that need addressed next time. And yes, there will be a next time. I enjoyed the herbal blend I used, but…

Parsing Culinary History: Infused Salmon Edition

Tomorrow’s recipe took a bit more work than my first foray into Sugar Cakes. Hannah Wolley’s recipe of Infused Salmon has no specific measurements, temperature, time, or even what spices and herbs are required. This is extremely common for the time period, as most people learned via application and oral tradition. Rarely prior to the…