Shopping List

This one isn’t a recipe, but rather is a shopping list. Yes, it was written on the back of a recipe, but we will get to that later. What I like is that this lists out a variety of items and their costs. The list is from a time when 10 pounds of sugar cost … Continue reading

Lemon Cake Pie

This sounds really yummy. I love lemon cake and pie because it usually isn’t as sweet as chocolate can be. Plus when you use fresh lemons it can be a divine experience. Now, this recipe makes a custard pie filling but it’s confusing that the information on the pie crust was on the back of … Continue reading

Mustard Eggs

I’m back and apologize for my long absence! The recovery from foot surgery was much more difficult than I anticipated, that is certain. I hope you didn’t give up hope because I have simply tons of great vintage recipes to share with you. Although this one, Mustard Eggs, is not something I would ever in … Continue reading

Basic Soup

Finally the last item.  Soup.  The narrative is self-explanatory Basic Soup (GrammaA) Soup is a lovely, warm, nutritious meal.  It is also quite personal.  It is time consuming, but well worth it. The Broth – Use most any kind of leftover bones, i.e. chicken, turkey, beef, ham, or purchase a soup bone with a little meat … Continue reading

Bourbon Balls

Bourbon Balls (Gram) 3 cups ground vanilla wafers (one 12 ounce box) 3 teaspoons cocoa 3 teaspoons white Karo 3/8 cup bourbon 1 cup powdered sugar Mix together, press into balls with hands, and roll in powdered sugar.  Makes 3 dozen .  Better if made ahead, so ingredients have time to blend.