The Dilettante’s Table

My friend Sarah is known among her friends and family as somewhat of a gourmand. When she was growing up, her mother had a test kitchen for the Amana microwave, and so there has always been a focus on food in her family. Some of my favorite birthday meals have been prepared by her, especially … Continue reading

iPad optimized, we’re cool like that

I know most of you reading Gram’s Recipe Box are not on an iPad, but just in case there is one other technophile-recipe lover out there like me, we are now optimized for the iPad. It will not affect the standard user experience, just if you had an iPad it would look really neato. PS … Continue reading

Happy Blog-iversary, Gram’s!

A little over a year ago I received the gift of my grandmother’s recipe box, which turned itself into this site. March 21st marks the day I launched Gram’s Recipe Box, and shortly thereafter I registered the domain name, making this more than just another vintage recipe blog. I’ve seen other sites pick up on … Continue reading

Savings coupons

Back in the day merchants and manufacturers gave out coupon incentives to housewives to encourage brand loyalty (and of course they still do today). These particular ones from General Mills were part of the Gold Medal flour package. A 5 pound bag included a Betty Crocker coupon worth 2 coupons, and a 10 pound bag … Continue reading