Grandma-Based Food History
“The Cherry Queen took Lorelein to a miracle cherry tree. When they came close to the tree they could hear a very soft melody. It came from the ripe cherries…they opened the red hearts and found little notes in the center. The notes were about people …
This family heirloom recipe was invented during WWII using war rations. Three women were living in an apartment in Berlin that had no stove or oven, but still wanted to enjoy a cake together. The graham crackers are basted with a mixture of milk and …
This recipe for tomato ketchup comes from my Great Grandma Little. My mom and her siblings told me their grandmother would always have ketchup around. She would keep stored it in old coke bottles, and always have a bottle ready to pour onto freshly scrambled …
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These meatballs have not only stood the test of time, they’ve stood the test of grandson Warren’s meatball investigation, research, and methodical testing. Looking to recreate his grandma Louise’s meatball recipe perfectly, he collected all existing recipes, tested them repeatedly, and kept track of the …
A Wisconsin Italian-American family’s journey to recreate and preserve their grandma’s meatball recipe.
Though published in 1986, this recipe originated from 1930s America, during the great depression. It uses pork crackling in place of other fat in a recipe, making it a hardcore use-up-the-bits cookie recipe. The original recipe came from the compilation Stories and Recipes of the …
Hillary has one of those families that some people can only dream about. Large family gatherings involve making one meal, eating it, finishing it, then saying, “ok, what do we want to cook next?” “When I go see my folks, we’ll invite a bunch of …
Artichokes can be a bit mysterious, so here’s some guidance on how to know what you’re getting. Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean, but they grow quite well in similar temperate environments. Here in the Pacific Northwest its pretty common to see artichokes growing in …
There are many ways to cook an artichoke – most of which require significant pruning and pleading to yield an edible portion. This recipe is a beautiful celebration of all an artichoke has to offer, but requiring minimal trimming. This recipe comes from Sicilian-American grandmother, …