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HOW'S that memory going? What do you use these days to record items needed in your kitchen pantry?
Back in the early 1900s, without the aid of mod cons, cooks had things like the "Memory Tickler" placed strategically in the kitchen.
Metal arrows could be flicked to indicate what was needed on the next visit to the shops.
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Notice that the number of items is very limited compared to nowadays - but then spices like nutmeg and ginger were used in both savoury and sweet recipes; lard was in much more common use; and candles, starch and black lead probably don't rate a mention in a modern shopping list!
Notice that the number of items is very limited compared to nowaday - but then spices like nutmeg and ginger were used in both savoury and sweet recipes
This item, which is displayed in the kitchen of the 1880s weatherboard cottage at Oberon and District Museum, was donated by Elizabeth Pollock, and is only one of many donated items just waiting to be viewed by visitors.
The museum will be open from noon to 4pm this Saturday and 10.30am to 4pm this Sunday.
