Bakes Collection

Scotch Menu (litho)
3643458 Scotch Menu (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotch Menu. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

MUMMY BAKES A CAKE 1926
Mummy bakes a cake Date: 1926

Iced cupcake with blue spots on white icing credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

The Christian King by Wilson Barrett (18 February 1846 22 September 1904). First produced at the Princes Theatre in Bristol on 6th November 1902

The Empire Cookery Book - Lady taking cake out of the oven. Date: 1920s

Figures eat pancakes in an interior, Jan Gillisz. van Vliet, 1634

Pancakes Bakster, Theodor Matham, Frederik de Wit, 1630-1690

Pancake baker, Jan van de Velde (II), 1603 - 1641

Pancake baker, Jan van de Velde (II), Claes Jansz. Visscher (II), 1603 - 1652

Fire, Jacob Gole, 1670 - 1724

Raspberry muffins on white background credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Cherry topped mini muffins on white background credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Marmalade glazed muffin on white background credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Iced Easter cupcake with chocolate mini eggs credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Homemade flapjack cookie bars arranged on brown plate credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Iced cupcake with red stripes on white icing credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Warm chocolate muffin served as a dessert with custard sauce credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Assortment of biscuits, view from above

Creamy mixture being poured from glass bowl into circular baking tray, one hand holding bowl, the other spatula, close up

Slice of salmon and blue cheese quiche on plate beside bowl of green salad and glass of juice in backgound

Woman baking bread in heat of lava flow, Eldfell Volcano, Heimaey, Westmann Isles, Iceland, june 1976

Baking Flatbreads at Elisabetpol, Azerbaijan
Baking Flatbreads at Gjandzja (Elisabetpol), Western Azerbaijan

A French kitchen
A chef and maid prepare a sumptuous meal in a French kitchen. Dough has been rolled out on the side board and the chef decorates a three-tiered cake with flowers

Making Pastry
Pastry is rolled out on the sideboard, then once cooked, the maid is shown removing the pie from the oven, and then once again with plates piled up high, ready for serving

Housemaid Baking 1886
Thursday: The housemaid bakes bread, cakes and other goodies

FARMERs WIFE BAKES 1881
An American farmers wife bakes a batch of loaves - the fifth is taken from its tin

Benhams Improved
BENHAMs IMPROVED VENTILATING KITCHENER - roasts, bakes, boils and steams with one fire, and supplies a bath if required

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"Bakes: A Delicious Journey Through Time and Flavors" Indulge in the delectable world of bakes, where each dish tells a unique story. From the vintage charm of the Scotch Menu (litho) to the heartwarming scene of "MUMMY BAKES A CAKE 1926, " these images transport us back in time, evoking memories of simpler days filled with homemade treats. Step into the realm of literature with Wilson Barrett's "The Christian King, " where a tantalizing aroma wafts from the pages, hinting at a sumptuous cake just out of the oven. The Empire Cookery Book captures an elegant moment as a lady delicately removes her creation from its warm embrace, showcasing her culinary prowess. Intriguingly patterned icing adorns an iced cupcake in Marie-Louise Avery's captivating photograph. Blue spots on white icing create an enchanting visual feast for both eyes and taste buds alike. Travel even further back through history to witness figures enjoying pancakes in Jan Gillisz. Van Vliet's interior scene or marvel at Theodor Matham and Frederik de Wit's Pancake Bakster illustration. These depictions remind us that pancakes have been cherished across centuries and cultures. Jan van de Velde (II) and Claes Jansz. Visscher invite us into their world as they skillfully craft pancake masterpieces. Their artistic renditions capture not only our imagination but also our appetite for these golden delights. Jacob Gole ignites our senses with his fiery depiction, reminding us that baking is not without its challenges but ultimately rewards us with warmth and comfort. Marie-Louise Avery once again entices us with her mouthwatering photographs; raspberry muffins on a pristine white background temptingly beckon while cherry-topped mini muffins promise bursts of fruity sweetness in every bite. Join this gastronomic journey through time and flavors, where bakes become more than just food.