Sometimes when I read through these recipes, I have to laugh at the simplicity of the notes. Sometimes the cards don’t have even a hint of what temperature or how long to cook something, because of course all women just knew! Take this card for example. “Mix and drop.” It’s like she is saying “even … Continue reading
Today we have a fairly labor intensive cookie that sounds delicious! I always tend to stay away from any cookies that say “roll out” because invariably the dough will stick to my rolling pin (not enough flour) or will dry out (too much flour). I always have bad luck with rolled cookies. It will take … Continue reading
Now this sounds delicious and decadent! I think I’ll be trying the chocolate top oatmeal cookies pretty soon. Here’s another recipe from Mernie – who’s full name is Marian, in case you are interested. Chocolate Top Oatmeal Cookies (Mernie) 1 c butter or margerine 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 c white sugar 2 egg yolks … Continue reading
I seem to recall my mother saying that Gram made these every year at Christmas. They certainly look like they would be delicious! My mother grew up in Erie, PA and around Christmas time, it was probably pretty cold in the kitchen over night so leaving the dough to set out would not be a … Continue reading
We are moving on to one of my favorite subjects…cookies! I love to bake cookies and by far the largest section in Gram’s Recipe Box is the cookie section, so she must have too. :-) I like how old recipes are often written the way the person thought. For instance, several ingredients grouped together, bracket … Continue reading
Gram's Recipe Box 