This recipe was typed onto an index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. CHERRY DIVINITY 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup light corn sirup 3/4 cup water 1 package Cherry Jello 3 egg whites 1 cup broken pecans Mix sugar, sirup, & water. Cook […]

This recipe was written on a slip of lined paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. It mentions both lime Jello and Knox Gelatin as ingredients but the directions only mention Jello–I think both are needed but if you have this recipe or will be trying it, please clarify this in the comments […]

This recipe was written on a lined slip of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Fruit Fondant 1/2 c figs 1 c pitted dates 1 1/4 c raisins 1 3/4 c nut meats 1/2 c evaporated milk 1 t. gr. orange rind Grind […]

This old recipe was written on a lined index card and is quite yellowed with age, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Hard Candy 2 cups sugar 1 cup cold water 3/4 cup white corn syrup Food coloring pinch salt Mix and heat slowly until all sugar is completely dissolved, […]

This is a magazine pull-out recipe card from Family Circle that was published in 1966 and was found in a large collection. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. JOLLY JELLIES OTHER FAVORITES – Candy These sparkly gems take fussing, but just one batch makes three flavors Makes about 5 dozen 3 cups […]

This is a magazine pull-out recipe card that was published by Family Circle in 1966 and found in a large collection. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. CHOCO-CARAMEL TOP HATS OTHER FAVORITES–Candy Almost like magic, packaged caramels turn into the richest sweet-tooth tempter Makes about 5 dozen 1 package (14 ounces) caramels […]

This recipe was written on a large index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Brown Sugar Nut Crunch 1 cup chopped walnuts or blanched almonds 1 cup butter 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed) Two medium milk chocolate bars Sprinkle half the […]

This recipe was written on a lined index card and found in a large collection, date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy. Chocolate Turtles 1/2 pound soft caramels 2 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 c. pecan halves or large, skinned unsalted peanuts 1/4 pound semi-sweet chocolate Melt caramels in cream over hot […]