Old recipe provides insight into life of Kate Sheppard
Friday 19 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story University of Canterbury
A published recipe for fancy custard has revealed a different side to social reformer Kate Sheppard. While known for leading the campaign for women's suffrage, the recipe shows her preference for creamy foods and her views on the connection between meat consumption and alcohol cravings.