CLEVER MARY'S

I have been looking through the old recipe books and have decided to try and make something at least once a week. I have over 200 recipes at my disposal and no doubt I will find other interesting things tucked away as well. Mind you I am not sure if the recipes were all used, but it is no matter, I shall enjoy the cooking just as much and perhaps find a few new favourites.

I have found this shopping list that probably dates at least from the 1950's or maybe earlier. Comparing it with my list today one has to marvel at some of the items. I wonder if in 50 or 60 years time, my list scribbled out today will have as many obsolete items as Nanna's does for me?

I have no idea what Clever Mary's or Monkey Brand was, but it seems essential to the smooth running of Nanna's household. I noticed that many of the ingredients came in tins. Some of which I am sure are still haunting the cupboards at Mum's as well.

My son has suggested that I also include some of the older utensils that were used in the past as well, and include some family stories about them too. Well, you never know what will come to light from the depths of the dresser!

After a little online research I did find that Clever Mary's was an all purpose cleaner - Oh for that today! One tin instead of the 6 or so bottles that reside in the cupboard.

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