During a July 2016 trip to a local thrift store, I found the 1981 edition of My Great Recipes. I think that’s what it’s called. I’ve found similar on Ebay, but (so far) not the exact collection. Based on the musty smell that wafts from each card, this was stored in a basement. Some cards…
Beer Soup
Card 48 of the 2 in 1 International Recipe Card Collection is an homage to Beer Soup. It includes both a hot beer soup and a cold beer soup. The card purports that “even non-beer drinkers will be pleasantly surprised when you offer beer soup as a beverage or a unique first course.” It also…
Cookbooks from Thrift Stores or How To Cook A Husband in Salt Fat Acid and Heat
I don’t know about you, but I find a lot of awesome cookbooks in thrift stores. So, starting today, every so often I’ll show you some of the cookbooks I’ve picked up at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales and the like. I rarely buy a cookbook new anymore. I used to…and I’m a member…
Pyracantha Jelly
This is an unusual recipe from the Cross Country Cookery cookbook. The author writes: I first saw this recipe in an Arizona Cookbook. I began to wonder about the berries of this plant in other states. I wrote the Cooperative Extension Service of Clemson University in S. C. They sent me the same recipe and assured…
Fresh Pineapple Cabbage Salad
Delicious with baked ham or pork, this slaw from My Great Recipes is best made with fresh pineapple. However, drained canned pineapple tidbits may be substituted. Select the greenest cabbage for best nutritional value. Makes 4 servings. Salads and their Dressings, Section 2, card 48
Coconut Pecan Dreams
Don’t you just love looking at handwritten recipes? Someone took the time to write out this recipe for Coconut Pecan Dream cookies, and maybe never ever made them.