his category include recipes from old cookbooks and magazines, with a focus on recipes from the 1940s, 50s, 60s ,70s,and 80s , also old recipes cards
Chip ‘n Dip Recipe: A Family Favorite That Brings Everyone Together If there’s one dish that instantly sparks memories and brings people running to the snack table, it’s my Gram’s iconic chip ‘n dip recipe. Or as we call it now, “Skippy” (don’t ask—it’s just become the family nickname for this dip over the years)….
Pepperoni Roll Recipe and History: A West Virginia Classic There’s something magical about biting into a freshly baked pepperoni roll. The soft bread, the rich, spicy pepperoni, and the melted cheese (if you’re feeling indulgent) create a perfect harmony of flavors. But this isn’t just any snack—it’s a piece of West Virginia history. Born in…
Vanilla Layer Cake with Old-Fashioned Chocolate Icing: A Nostalgic Classic Is there anything better than a homemade vanilla layer cake? Soft, moist layers stacked high, each one lovingly coated with rich, old-fashioned cooked chocolate icing. This cake is like a warm hug on a plate. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a celebration, or…
Lunchroom Ladies Brownies: A Nostalgic Favorite Some recipes are timeless, and this one takes us straight back to school days—the warm, chocolatey aroma of Lunchroom Ladies Brownies wafting through the cafeteria. This 50-year-old recipe has stood the test of time, delivering fudgy, nutty brownies with a rich cocoa frosting that feels like a warm hug…
Vintage Recipe Box Treasures: Nostalgic Recipes to Warm Your Heart There’s something special about finding a vintage recipe box, brimming with handwritten recipes and yellowed clippings. It’s like stepping into a time machine and peeking into the kitchens of the past. Recently, at a yard sale in Luther, Oklahoma, I stumbled upon just such a…
Grandma’s Fruit Dessert Recipe A Budget-Friendly Classic with a Nostalgic Twist This recipe, gifted to my 87-year-old grandmother decades ago, is a simple yet delicious fruit dessert that has stood the test of time. It’s a frugal way to use pantry staples like canned fruit cocktail while delivering a sweet, comforting treat. We made it…
Best-Ever Pecan Pie Recipe Without Corn Syrup A Custard-Style Pecan Pie That’s Over 50 Years Old This vintage pecan pie recipe is a true gem. Passed down through the years, it offers a custard-style twist on the classic pecan pie—without any corn syrup! The result is a rich, buttery filling that lets the flavors of…
Classic Cheesecake Recipe from Bryan Hill School’s Home Ec Class From Bryan Hill School Home Ec Class, 1956 This cherished cheesecake recipe, handwritten on a weathered recipe card, is a true treasure from Aunt Peggy’s home economics class. She and her mom, Aunt Alma, lovingly prepared this dessert for Christmas celebrations for many years. It’s…
Fruit Cake Cookies Recipe: A Nostalgic Holiday Treat Full of Love There’s something magical about baking a recipe passed down through generations. This fruit cake cookies recipe is one such treasure, lovingly baked every Christmas by my late sister, Louise Stewart. These cookies were her way of sharing love with family and friends during the…
Grandma’s Lefse Recipe: Tips, Secrets, and a Taste of Tradition Lefse is more than just food—it’s a connection to our heritage, a labor of love, and a staple of family gatherings. Whether it’s piled high at holiday dinners or lovingly packed as a gift, Grandma’s lefse recipe has always been a symbol of tradition and…
