This week, I decided to pay tribute to my family, while also practicing my baking skills. During her last visit to Atlanta, my mother brought me some old cookbooks, including a few that belong to family members. One of the French Canadian cookbooks belonged to my great aunt Bertha. It is called "Recettes Choisies Robin… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1947 Canadian Cheese Crown Loaf
A few weeks ago, I was inspired by my Retro Cooking series and the ridiculous amount of vintage cookbooks I have accumulated and decided to throw a Retro Dinner Party. The idea was a bit wacky, just how I like them: the food would be inspired by 1950's recipes and everyone was invited to dress… Continue reading Retro Cooking: A Retro Dinner Party
I was really happy when a good friend of mine lent me a few vintage Southern cookbooks. Moving to Atlanta, almost four years ago, I didn't realize how much of a change it would be. In my mind, Virginia was already the South, but Georgia is a whole new ball game. While we haven't had… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1950 Charleston Shrimp Pie
When I sat down to look for my first Retro recipe of the year, I originally thought I should look for some retro fad diet food, as January is known to be the month most people diet as we returned from holiday indulgence. Instead, I quickly found myself absorbed by the 1965 Better Homes &… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1965 Creamed Ham
The Hungry Quebbie 