This recipe was included in a promo recipe sheet from Carnation Evaporated Milk titled “Favorite Holiday Recipes” (5 recipes in the sheet), date unknown. Here’s the fourth recipe which is typed out below along with a scanned copy. The cover of the recipe sheet/folder is at the bottom. Carnation Pumpkin Pie (Makes 9-inch pie) 2 […]

This recipe was written on a sheet of note paper, date unknown. Paper has aged a bit and appears to be well used (spots around the edges). Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Doris’ Pie Crust 1 pie shell 1 cup all-purpose flour heaping 1/3 cup Crisco Mix with fork (one at […]

Published Nov 27, 2009 in Pastries, Pies

This recipe for pie crust was written on a white index card, date unknown but likely from the 1980’s or 1990’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Pie Crust 2 cups flour 3/4 to 1 cup Crisco dash of salt Blend together with pastry blender Mix Together: 1/4 cup milk 2 Tablespoons […]

This is an old recipe card that was protected in a plastic cover and kept in a recipe box filled with vintage clippings and recipe cards. The handwriting is in pencil and the recipe is faded a bit and the card quite yellowed with age. There is a word at the bottom (where the spice […]

These recipes were clipped from packaging of some kind, likely from None Such Condensed Mince Meat since it’s mentioned as an ingredient. You’ll find both recipes typed below along with a scanned copy of the clipping. Date unknown. TRADITIONAL MINCE PIE (Makes one 8-inch pie) 1 pkg (9 oz) None Such Condensed Mince Meat 1-1/2 […]

No date on this recipe but I believe it’s from the 1950’s or 1960’s based on the other recipes found in the same collection. I’ve typed out the recipe article below as well as scanned a copy for archive. TIME TO SERVE MINCEMEAT PIE When that first frost is on the pumpkin, don’t you have […]

This recipe was handwritten in pencil on a large index card and is somewhat soft and quite yellowed with age (indicator of heavy use). I’m not sure how old it was but I believe this was written between the 1950’s and 1960’s based on the other recipes in the collection this came from. I’ve typed […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine, date published was probably the 1980’s or 1990’s. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. TOLL HOUSE PIE …made only with Toll House Morsels 2 eggs 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, melted and cooled […]