This is a handwritten recipe on a lined sheet of paper that has aged and the side of the page is brittle and yellowed. The recipe was added to over time with various notes, I’ve typed it below as is but put the directions in some order. There are some larger measurement notations to the […]

Here are three handwritten recipes for the same Hot Chicken Salad, but each for different quantities. I think this might be a nice dish for large gatherings, potluck meals or maybe was a recipe used for Church suppers–it definitely appears to be a favorite. I’ve typed each of them out below, these were found in […]

Here’s a handwritten recipe on a sheet of lined paper, the side of the page is somewhat brittle and yellow with age. Date this was written unknown, found in a large collection of old recipes. Cranberry Horse-radish Relish Grind up enough cranberries to make 2 cups. Mix with 2 c. sugar and let stand an […]

Here’s a handwritten recipe found in an old recipe box, date unknown. Orange Sherbet Salad 1 can mandarin oranges 1 pkg orange jello 1 cup orange sherbet 1 or 2 bananas sliced (or substitute chunky pineapple) Drain oranges – put juice in measuring cup – add enough water to make 1 cup liquid. Bring to […]

This is a newspaper clipping found in a box of old recipes, date unknown. CARROT BROWNIES 1/2 cup margarine 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 medium carrots, pared and finely grated (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Place […]

Here’s a recipe clipped from packaging of some sort, maybe from a sugar bag since a particular brand of sugar is listed in the ingredients. There’s a spoon graphic with “18 calories” shown at the bottom of the recipe, not bad for a cookie :). There’s no date on this, found in a box of […]

Here’s an old recipe clipping from a newspaper that I guess to be around the 1970s judging by the hairstyle and eyeglasses of the pictured writer. This clipping is from a newspaper in Wichita, KS, I believe since there’s a mailing address underneath the writer’s picture. TIPS TO CLIP “Buttermint Tuck-In Cookies” Add this recipe […]

Here’s an old sweetie of a recipe clipped from a magazine, date unknown but I believe it would be 1950s or maybe even 1960s era. This was found in a box stuffed with old recipes and clippings. Notes for the Girls . . . TEMPTING TAFFY BUNS, one of the best quickie hot breads ever–something […]