Mishaps and molasses

Hailey Heseltine  ECB Publishing, Inc.  While flipping through the pages of my 1872 copy of “Dr. Chase's Recipes or Information for Everybody,” a 19th-century guide on making sweets, medicines, lacquer and everything else imaginable, I found a recipe in the baking section that piqued my interest.  It was recipe no. eight, Ginger Cake. Spiced baked goods are a classic staple of autumn and winter cooking, in my opinion, the perfect way to usher in the cozier months. A quick look ov