This recipe was written on a slip of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (there’s a quick recipe at the bottom of the paper that I’ve included, I believe it’s for the graham cracker crust). Crazy Blueberry Pie 1 – 9″ graham cracker […]

This is a typed sheet that was found in a large collection, date unknown. I believe these are for using a “bridge set” of timbale irons (maybe in the shape of card suits). I’ve typed the sheet below along with a scanned copy. “BRIDGETTES” Makes Bridge Party Luncheons a Pleasure 2 eggs (beaten lightly) 1 […]

Published Sep 20, 2010 in Pastries, Pies

This recipe was written on a sheet of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (some adjustments made for easier reading). Egg Pie Crust 4 cups sifted flour 1 tables. sugar 1 1/2 teas. salt 1 cup lard 1 egg 1 tables. vinegar 1/2 […]

Here is the inside cover and page 1 of the vintage Spry cookbook “Aunt Jenny’s Old-Fashioned Christmas Cookies”. This was published in 1952 and distributed by Lever Brothers Company (the maker of Spry shortening) and featured the company’s advertising character “Aunt Jenny”. You can view all the pages in this cookbook by visiting this category: […]

This promo recipe from Carnation, Gold Medal and Foley was clipped from a magazine and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed the recipe below along with a scanned copy. Easy Pumpkin-Nut Pie Nut Cookie Crust (see below) 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon […]

This recipe was clipped from a magazine and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy (front side only…also this was printed across a few columns so I snipped it together for the scan). PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE Gingersnap Crust 1 3/4 cups gingersnap crumbs (about 30) 1/2 […]

This recipe was written on a lined sheet of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy. Never Fail Pastry Mix together: 5 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. salt 2 T. sugar Cut into above ingredients: 1 lb. lard or shortening Beat […]

Published Sep 18, 2010 in Pies

This recipe was written on a lined sheet of paper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it out below along with a scanned copy. Pumpkin Pie (Trick or Treat) oven 450° 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin (1 1/2 cups) 2/3 cup lightly-packed brown sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. […]