Tastes of the Tantramar edited by: Betty Dobson
Trade Paper | 101 pages | ISBN:0968304214
Year Published:1999 – Glen Margaret Publishing | Tidewater Price:$12.95
Tastes of the Tantramar- Recipes & Remedies from Our Yorkshire Roots is a publication in support of Yorkshire 2000. Compiled and edited by Betty Dobson, a descendant of the Yorkshire immigration to this region of the late 1700’s, this book features both recipes and snippets of personal information from the contributors. There are also notes from some of the original settlers. Altogether, a fascinating blend of history and an interesting glimpse into the daily lives of the Yorkshire ancestors. Included in the section on Main Dishes is Yorkshire Pudding (of course), Cornish Pasties, Chicken Hobo Dinner and Baked Beans, just to mention a few. Side Dishes & Condiments include Fried Wild Tantramar Mushrooms, Black Pudding and Malt Bread. Sweets & Treats include Cat Pudding and Tea Time Dainties, while sections on Christmas, Beverages and Remedies finish the book. A listing of the contributors is almost like looking through today’s phone book- names like Lowerison, Trenholm, Smith, Blenkhorn and Estabrooks demonstrate the longevity of their family roots in this area. For these Yorkshire descendants, Tastes of the Tantramar will be a book to treasure. For those who cannot claim Yorkshire lineage, this book will still provide a unique glimpse into the lives of the immigrants who settled the Tantramar area.