War cake

[aviatrix1879]

A few years ago, my knowing mother gifted me with How to Cook a Wolf, a cookbook/memoir/essay collection by the renowned food writer M.F.K. Fisher.  This quietly brilliant little book deals with cooking during World War II, when rationing, shortages, and air raids were causing upheaval and insecurity. Fisher's writing is elegant and simple, and

Comments

[amysun]

It's very cool that you tried out this recipe. When I was at the Churchill Museum this summer, there were some exhibits about rationing, recipes, gardening tips, etc. and I thought it was fascinating. Plus I've read a lot of books set in WWII Britain. Anyhow, glad it passed the real world test. :)

[aviatrix1879]

Wow, that sounds like a really interesting museum!
If you like books set in WWII, you should definitely check out How to Cook a Wolf. It's one of my favorite books ever, and makes for lovely bedtime reading.

[skerrington]

Yay, you finally made it! Now, a hundred years from now, as you lie languishing on your death bed, you won't be sobbing, "but I always wanted to know what that bacon cake would taste like!"

[aviatrix1879]

It's true! Now I can check that off my big list!
I notice, however, that nobody is saying "ZOMG save me a piece!!!!11one"
:)

[skerrington]

That is because we're all very polite. :)

If sufficient cake were to still be in existence the next time I were in your vicinity, I would definitely ask for some.

[anonymous]

I think this may disprove my theory that bacon makes everything better. :( JoBu is sad!

[aviatrix1879]

Do not be sad! Bacon is still very powerful. Long live the meat cake! (No, really. It will be around for a long, long time.)