Formulas, recipes, etc.

Date: 1890-1902

By: Beard, Frances, -1937

Reference: MSX-9124

Description: Volume contains handwritten recipes compiled by Mrs Beard and written down in her journal. Includes recipes for ratafia biscuits, royal pudding, French honey, scrambled eggs, lemon sponge, lemonade, tapioca cream, arrowroot pudding, peach jelly, raspberry vinegar, Turkish delight, dainty cakes, hop beer, tomato sauce, fig jams, hunter's beef broth, chutney and pie melon jam. Also recipes for traditional medicines including cough mixture and gargle for sore throats. Instructions for making saddle polish and a newspaper cutting of handy household hints. The remainder of the journal includes notes on the height and weight of family members, address lists and an epitaph from the Bible "Here lies an old woman who always was tired..." Source of title - Suplied by Library Mrs William Gascoyen Beard was a mother of five children living in Masterton during the 1890s. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

By: Basham, Barbara Isabel Louise, 1915-2002

Reference: OHColl-0512

Description: Men of the angry 30s (Aunt Daisy story reading); Travelling with Aunt Daisy for children; Daisy chain (National Radio? 20 Sep 1994); Radio reminiscences 15 Nov 1991; Theme song and opening of broadcast recording; Spectrum (National Radio) The Royal Radio Roadshow; Tape of anniversary of Aunt Daisy's death; programme about Aunt Daisy recorded 14 Jul 1993; 2YA birthday 1987; Aunt Daisy recorded on NBC televison 24 Jul 1944 in the USA Barbara Basham interview with Ken Funnell; 1979 Mobil Radio Award (National Programme Broadcast 25 Mar 1980) to Barbara Basham Quantity: 11 C60 cassette(s). 3 C90 cassette(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: [ca 1782-1947]

From: Buckingham, Louise, 1937- : Papers

Reference: MSX-7821

Description: Recipe book, begun in 1782, and with later recipes added. The recipes include instructions on making soap and medicines as well as food. Contains index at front. Includes newspaper cuttings of recipes from ca 1858, sketches of buildings and copies of some correspondence, the most recent of which is dated as 1947. The cuttings are from Wanganui newspapers. Many of the pages are encrusted with mud, possibly caused by one of the many floods which have occurred in Blenheim. Source of title - Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss, in several hands Provenance: Given to the donor by an elderly friend, E B Gilberd of Stokes Valley, in 1980s. The original owners appear to have lived in Blenheinm and Wanganui.

Date: [ca 1885]

By: Adams, Charles William, 1840-1918

Reference: MS-Papers-1257

Description: Contains miscellaneous information, biographical details, surveying, engineering and astronomical notes, Cornish place names, medicinal prescriptions, home hints. Newspaper clippings of obituary notices; 2 photographs of Isla homestead Quantity: 1 folder(s) (175 leaves, 2 photographs). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter and photographs

Date: 1915-1946

Reference: MS-Papers-11795

Description: Notebook contains transcripts of poetry and quotations, newspaper clippings and transcriptions of cooking and medicinal recipes, household hints and instructions for various tasks, including waterproofing a boat and tanning hides. Also included: transcription of a news item taken from the New Zealand Truth for 23 June 1917, in which Neils Nikolaison of Ormondville advertises for a farmhand and draws two satirical replies, with one of the writers calling himself 'Jorgen Olesen'. This appears as part of a Truth campaign against war conscription. Brief diary from 16 December 1915 to 7 February 1916 with one-line entries of a voyage from London to Auckland, then to Wellington on an unnamed ship which internal evidence indicates is the New Zealand Shipping Company's vessel Rotorua; Note concerning the cut-off of water heating, dated 'June 17th 1946'. The inside back cover lists names and addresses of friends in England, all of whom are women. Source of title - Supplied by Library The identity of the writer is unknown. However, the emphasis on recipes and housekeeping tips, and the fact that all the listed English contacts in the back of the book are female, suggests that the writer may have been a woman, who came out to New Zealand on the ship Rotorua, landing in Wellington on 7 February 1916. Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, printed matter Provenance: Donated by Sean McMahon, who purchased it from a second-hand bookshop in Carterton Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donation, curator, 2014

Date: 1939

From: Evans, Robert Joseph, 1917-1984 : Farm diaries

Reference: qMS-0689

Description: Includes shearing totals, ages and names of sheep dogs, salt lick recipes, and list of sheep killed on Wanaka Station, including those who died or were killed for dog tucker Evans notes his address on 29.12.38 as being Haldon Station, via Fairlie, but includes details of Wanaka Station so presumably moved there sometime during the year Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holograph (14cm, ¼ red linen, grey boards)

Date: 14 October 1988 - 14 Oct 1988

By: Renshaw, Jeanne Worthington, 1892-1989; Renshaw, Georgina, active 1988

Reference: OHColl-0188/1

Description: Jeanne Renshaw, youngest sister of Katherine Mansfield, gives a recipe for orange souffle, as made by Annie Beauchamp, her mother. Includes the voices of Jeanne Renshaw, her daughter and grand-daughter Georgina Renshaw who made the interview. Recorded in Cirencester, England. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Cirencester Interviewer(s) - Georgina Renshaw (recorder) Venue - Cirencester, United Kingdom Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 event(s). 5 Minutes Duration.

Date: 9 November 1998 - 09 Nov 1998

From: National Library of New Zealand: Audio and videotapes relating to various events

Reference: OHInt-0197/01

Description: Alison Holst, Kate Harcourt and Doreen Kelso talk about and demonstrate recipes mentioned by Katherine Mansfield in her works, as part of celebrations associated with the centenary of Katherine Mansfield's birth. Venue - Wellington Venue - National Library foyer, Wellington Quantity: 1 videocassette(s). 1 event(s). 30 Minutes Duration.

Date: 26 May 1968

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/212

Description: In this broadcast we are told that any recipes can be cooked on a camp oven and recipes are given for the following: Johnny Cakes; Arahura Pudding; Venison; Potato scones; Damper or Brownie; camp oven stew; Puffdaloonas; Roti or oat-cakes (an Indian recipe). Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington. Accompanying material - Script and recipes at MS-Papers-1239, folder 72 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0217 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 14 Minutes Duration.

Date: 16 Sep 1963

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/049

Description: Recording of an 'Ingleside' meeting of the Marton and Districts Scottish Society, held at the Marton Memorial Hall. Includes Highland dancing, music, piping in of the haggis, and a recipe for haggis given by Mrs Ken Coles. First broadcast on 22 September 1963. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Marton Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - Memorial Hall, Marton and NZBC Studios, Wellington Accompanying material - For further material on meeting see MS-Papers-1239, folder 14 Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHT5-0049 Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other No script available.

Date: 7 Sep 1999 - 07 Sep 1999

From: Mussel farming oral history project

By: Talley, Peter Ivan (Sir), active 1964-2015

Reference: OHInt-0491-29

Description: Peter Talley recalls beginning of mussel industry when people were dredging wild mussels. Refers to big dredged mussel industry, Hauraki Gulf. Recalls scallop industry developed from mussel dredging as spat was spread across Tasman and Golden Bay. Mentions Charlie Guard, first pioneer marine farming mussels. Refers to Fishing Industry Board under Nick Jarman, getting structures up and running. Also refers to Noel Parsons and Jim Jenkins. Discusses pamphlets put out by FIB teaching people how to use mussels. Refers to recipe for marinated mussels. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Carol Dawber Venue - Talleys Fisheries, Motueka Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007899 Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s) (one side). 1 printed abstract(s). 45 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2127.

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-CHEESE-1980s

Description: Includes ephemera and advertising about cheese, including Royal Tasman camembert, Koromiko cheese, Settlers Farmhouse cheese, Kapiti cheeses, Ferndale cheeses, Eltham Galaxy cheeses; issued by the New Zealand Dairy Board, East Tamaki Co-operative Dairy Company, New Zealand Cheese Promotions Ltd. Also includes cheese recipes, some provided by home economist Ann Ridgeway. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and offsets, sizes varying up to 245 mm. Provenance: Donated form various sources including Margaret Bailey in 2007, and Jacqueline Kitchen in 2016.

Date: 1950 - 1979

By: New Zealand Co-operative Rennet Company

Reference: Eph-A-CHEESE-1950/1979

Description: Includes ephemera and advertising about cheese, including Chesdale, Anchor cheese powder and other Anchor products, Eltham Galaxy cheeses, issued by the New Zealand Dairy Board, the New Zealand Dairy Products Marketing Commission, New Zealand Co-op Rennet Company Ltd, Auckland Milk Treatment Corporation. Also includes cheese recipes, some provided by Des Britten and by Margaret-Anne Mckenzie. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and offsets, sizes varying up to 245 mm.

Date: 1987

By: New Zealand Meat Producers' Board

Reference: Eph-D-MEAT-1987-02

Description: Poster advertising the publication of a cookbook by alison Holst shows a photograph of slices of lamb stuffed with apricots and served with pasta and green peas in pods on a white plate, with a napkin beside it. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, 595 x 420 mm.

Date: 2018-2021

From: Ephemera donated to and collected by the Alexander Turnbull Library from 2020

By: Mahoe Farmhouse Cheese; McDonald's Corporation; My Food Bag Limited; New World Supermarkets (N.Z.); Sanitarium Health Food Company; Uber Technologies Inc; ZESPRI International Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-MARCH-APRIL-2021/1

Description: Comprises ephemera pertaining to various food and drink products: Natural Abundance plant-based food products flier; Green Table weekly meal box flier; Homegrown food box flier; Thorvald sheep milk yoghurt flier; Koefaga Vanilla of Niue flier; Haruru Falls Takeaways menu; My Food Bag plant-based meals paper bag, Garden to Table programme flier, Kiwi Summer and Plant-Based Christmas Feast menu cards, informational flier about company being floated on the stock market, and food pairing fliers with Zenzo’s vegan sauces and dips and Good George Brewing; Zespri Vita Sungold Kiwifruit flier with $1.00 voucher; Uber Eats app flier with $10 off voucher; Mahoe Farmhouse Cheese postcard; Telegaph Hill Olivery postcard; Karma Drinks postcard; New World SMEG Collection Booklet with stickers; Selaks 1934 wine label with competition; Premium Mainland Quality Cheese novelty pop-up character from Cheez Bodz Power Pops series; Six Emerson’s beer cards with flavour notes, and cheese and whisky matches; Exotic Food – Authentic Thai Cooking recipe label; Skippy Space Adventures mini folding comic book; Betsy coffee loyalty card; Twelve McDonald's promotional drive-through competition stickers. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 42 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Printed colour fliers, booklets, stickers, labels, bag, postcards and cards, up to 223 x 179mm.

Date: 29 June 1939

From: Evans, Herbert Edgar, 1884-1970: Autographs and birthdays book

Reference: MSI-Papers-12249

Description: Newspaper pages from the Christchurch Star-Sun, 29 June 1939 (pages one, two, 23 and 24) which came wrapped around the autographs and birthdays book (MSX-9560). Includes a series of recipes for cooking rabbit. Quantity: 1 folder(s) Oversized.

Date: [ca 1980s-1990s]

From: Owen, Dylan, 1958- : Collection

Reference: MSX-9636

Description: Biscuit and slices scrapbook comprising handwritten recipes, typed recipes, newspaper clippings of recipes, recipes cut from packaging, and food images circa 1980s-1990s. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 volume(s) Black ringbinder. Physical Description: Ringbinder of printed matter with annotations, 18 x 23 cm.

Date: 1975-1979

Reference: Eph-A-FOOD-1975/1979

Description: Includes: 1975: Municipal Electricity Department. International cooking gala, 18-28 November 1975. Pamphlet / programme 1976: Cadbury Roses chocolates [1976]. Small card showing selection General Foods Corp. (N.Z.) Ltd, Auckland. Irvines old English recipe Christmas pudding. [1976]. Label Weight Watchers programme handbook. 1976 1977: Carter Chemical Limited. Recipes for Christmas and New Year Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Company Limited. Premi premium quality Pashka, exciting new Russian dessert [1977]. Label Rangitaiki Plains Dairy Company Limited. Crofter's cheesecake [1977?]. Label 1978: Nestlé. Maggi instant gravies. Intorductory offer! Flier Sanitarium. Skippy cornflakes colour cross competition. Flier 1979: Bluebird. Sonia Gray's party recipes for Bluebird Chips Simple ways to make heartwarming family soups [1979]. Recipe flier Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1745, 1876-1891?

From: Bacon, John Lewin, 1833?-1891: Papers

Reference: MSX-10081

Description: Comprises one volume containing two different manuscripts starting from either end of the volume. Except for five pages in the first sections, the manuscripts appear unrelated. The first section contains handwritten copies of 'Cases in Chancery', written in two unidentified hands. The cases copied date from 1738 to 1747, the dates for when these were inscribed is not known. An annotation on the cover reads "W. Ongley's". Another annotation within the manuscript reads "Robt Henley, Middle Temple, 1745". This may refer to Robert Henley-Ongley. Middle Temple, or Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, is one of four Inns of Court in London. The manuscript also contains 5 pages of notes that were likely made by John Lewin Bacon. These relate to passage to New Zealand and beverage recipes. The second manuscript relates to John Lewin Bacon, a Wellington politician and manufacturer of aerated waters and cordials. This section contains newspaper clippings, handwritten notes, and loose papers. An annotation on the cover reads "Shipping List". A pencil annotation inside this section reads "[Patrick?] Farrell of the Parish of St Olave Hart Street". Newspaper clippings pasted to pages largely comprise beverage advertisements, recipies, bottles and ingredients, many of which are dated. Clippings also include letters to the editor written by Bacon regading emigration, barley duty tax, Australian meat. Handwritten notes include an inventory of household items and various beverage recipes. Three loose papers within the volume relate to the business J. L. Bacon, and includind one written on J. L. Bacon letterhead. Title supplied by Library. Robert Henley-Ongley, 1st Baron Ongley (ca 1721–1785) studied at the Middle Temple from 1737 and was called to the Bar in 1744. Son of Robert Henley, 1st Earl of Northampton, who entered the Middle Temple in 1729 and was called to the Bar in 1732. Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Vellum bound volume and loose papers. Transfers: Separated ephemera at MS-Papers-12679. Processing information: Bottle labels separated for preservation reasons.

Date: 1753-1880

By: Art + Object (Firm)

Reference: ATL-Group-00667

Description: Collection of three recipe books containing culinary, medicinal and wine recipes written in many different hands. Some recipes include names and dates. Mary Keys's recipe book includes a numeration table. Comprises: - Household Recipe Book, 1851-1855 - Cookery Book L. J. Whitlow, 1863-1880 - Recipe Book Mary Keys, 1753-1758? Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 3 volume(s). Physical Description: Bound volumes and loose papers. Provenance: Provenance is unknown, however all three books were offered for sale at auction by the same person.