#BakingWithEmilyD - Twitter Hashtag

almost 4 years ago

“2 butter / 19 eggs / 5 pounds raisins”: This recipe for Emily Dickinson's black cake was included in a letter from the poet to her friend Nell in 1883. It’s the time of year again to get #BakingwithEmilyD with the kitchen-tested recipe from our blog: https://t.co/SbjkL89gl7

HoughtonLib's tweet photo. “2 butter / 19 eggs / 5 pounds raisins”: This recipe for Emily Dickinson's black cake was included in a letter from the poet to her friend Nell in 1883. It’s the time of year again to get #BakingwithEmilyD with the kitchen-tested recipe from our blog: https://t.co/SbjkL89gl7 https://t.co/Y5pkzvGxZf

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Harvard Library @HarvardLibrary

almost 5 years ago

Happy birthday to Emily Dickinson, who had baking skills as well as poetry prowess and is known for her 20-pound, brandy-soaked ‘black cake.' Every year @HoughtonLib staff bake the cake in her honor–check out photos of the process! #BakingWithEmilyD 🎂

HarvardLibrary's tweet photo. Happy birthday to Emily Dickinson, who had baking skills as well as poetry prowess and is known for her 20-pound, brandy-soaked ‘black cake.' Every year @HoughtonLib staff bake the cake in her honor–check out photos of the process! #BakingWithEmilyD 🎂 https://t.co/1joje4yi83

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Houghton Library @HoughtonLib

almost 5 years ago

Making Emily's black cake to celebrate? See her manuscript recipe, read more about it, and find a quarter-recipe (only 5 pounds as opposed to the full 20!) here: https://t.co/SbjkL7R76Z #BakingWithEmilyD

HoughtonLib's tweet photo. Making Emily's black cake to celebrate? See her manuscript recipe, read more about it, and find a quarter-recipe (only 5 pounds as opposed to the full 20!) here: https://t.co/SbjkL7R76Z

#BakingWithEmilyD https://t.co/PhrBlyzXwY

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

over 5 years ago

#BakingWithEmilyD

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

over 5 years ago

@internetalena @ljmaleh Also, many people have! You can check out their impressions by exploring #BakingWithEmilyD. Also M. NourbeSe Philip has a great essay about it in the book 21 | 19.

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

over 5 years ago

#BakingWithEmilyD

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Heather G. Cole @modbooks

almost 6 years ago

So lovely to celebrate Emily Dickinson’s birthday (complete with black cake - which doesn’t look like much, but which smells and tastes delicious!) with Houghton Library and friends today. #bakingwithemilyd https://t.co/fOxtOGBgHc

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Dr. Laura R. Prieto @lauraRprieto.bsky.social @Laura_R_Prieto

almost 6 years ago

Happy Birthday, Emily Dickinson! I’m delighted to be celebrating with @HoughtonLib’s Team Cake on Zoom. We must do without sharing black cake but there seem plentiful poems and fellowship to go around in the creative virtual program. #bakingwithEmilyD

Houghton Library @HoughtonLib

almost 6 years ago

This recipe for Emily Dickinson's black cake was included in a letter from the poet to her friend Nell in 1883. This year Houghton Library is sharing Emily’s recipe with you in hopes that you’ll join us in #BakingwithEmilyD. More info over on our blog: https://t.co/kVF7jdPvAS

HoughtonLib's tweet photo. This recipe for Emily Dickinson's black cake was included in a letter from the poet to her friend Nell in 1883. This year Houghton Library is sharing Emily’s recipe with you in hopes that you’ll join us in #BakingwithEmilyD. More info over on our blog: https://t.co/kVF7jdPvAS https://t.co/rHe8PkzfA4

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✨ A ✨ @harpweaving

almost 6 years ago

These were my cakes (split into two so I can save one for Christmas!) before I put them away in the fridge last month. They turned out good! #BakingwithEmilyD

harpweaving's tweet photo. These were my cakes (split into two so I can save one for Christmas!) before I put them away in the fridge last month. They turned out good! #BakingwithEmilyD https://t.co/T5LwCQ4zYC

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✨ A ✨ @harpweaving

almost 6 years ago

Eating Emily Dickinson’s black cake (fruitcake) and attending a virtual birthday party hosted by my work! #BakingwithEmilyD

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Harvard Library @HarvardLibrary

almost 6 years ago

Happy birthday to Emily Dickinson, who had baking skills as well as poetry prowess and is known for her 20 pound, brandy-soaked ‘black cake.' Every year @HoughtonLib staff bake the cake in her honor–check out photos of the process and the recipe to try yourself! #BakingWithEmilyD

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

Such a nice idea to bundle bits of the cake for friends and family! #BakingWithEmilyD

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

April made a *beautiful* black cake and added her own twist by including cranberries and pairing it with brandy spiked whipped cream. There's never been a better time to start #BakingWithEmilyD! Emily's birthday is just around the corner... Recipe: https://t.co/yqxSyMCbrk

April @prillyp

almost 6 years ago

@internetstine @HoughtonLib I *DID* make it w/ cranberries! It. Is. Amazing. I tagged you on IG, but I’ll attach it here, too, because it pertains to the cranberry decision. Also, I include a question on brandy basting, if you have time to share your thoughts. https://t.co/pH80a0NFJU

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

If you are on Sheila's wavelength but are in need of a recipe, why not try Emily Dickinson's? #BakingWithEmilyD https://t.co/yqxSyMCbrk

Sheila Liming @seeshespeak

almost 6 years ago

“It’s always the same: a morning arrives in November, and my friend, as if officially inaugurating the Christmas time of year that exhilarates her imagination and fuels the blaze of her heart, announces, ‘It’s fruitcake weather!’”

seeshespeak's tweet photo. “It’s always the same: a morning arrives in November, and my friend, as if officially inaugurating the Christmas time of year that exhilarates her imagination and fuels the blaze of her heart, announces, ‘It’s fruitcake weather!’” https://t.co/dkCbzRHwBV

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

By way of update, many brave bakers on & off twitter have attempted the cake, including @LibrarianLexie, @abbie_weil, & @BookPostUSA. Anyone else planning on #BakingWithEmilyD? (Shout out to my mom-in-law for joining us in the fun last weekend!)

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

Tonight I basted my black cake with a little more brandy and briefly my kitchen smelled thickly of molasses and spices again. #BakingWithEmilyD

Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

Just brought it out of the oven and it looks and tastes great. Wrapped it in a brandy-soaked cheese cloth and put her to bed. (In a glass Pyrex in my fridge.) Every few weeks I’ll baste it with a little more brandy. #BakingWithEmilyD

internetstine's tweet photo. Just brought it out of the oven and it looks and tastes great. Wrapped it in a brandy-soaked cheese cloth and put her to bed. (In a glass Pyrex in my fridge.) Every few weeks I’ll baste it with a little more brandy.

#BakingWithEmilyD https://t.co/wpJniDHDiW

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Christine Jacobson @internetstine

almost 6 years ago

@gfrancie @BookPostUSA Did I lack access? No. I'm just putting my own twist on the black cake. I made it as a plain spiced loaf and plan to serve it with an orange glaze. Not big on fruit cake! Making your own modification is half the fun of #BakingWithEmilyD

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