I have created a new and fun place to post the very best recipes. If you know me at all, you would know that I collect recipe books - the kind that are put out by wards. I have more than 300 and hope to have shelves to house them all. These wonderful cookbooks are a legacy. The earliest ward cookbook I own is from the 1920's. Some of these cookbooks are from different countries as well. Much of what we do as mother's and sister's revolves around food. It is very interesting to look back throught these cookbooks and see how we have evolved as women. Our tastes and conveniences have definately changed. Cookbooks that reflect a space in time such as during the great depression, war time and the making of convenience foods such as twinkies (have you ever tried a deep fried twinkie, sounds gross but oh so good). Cookbooks also reflect tidbits of our own family history. Where the recipe came from, a related story surounding our memories, these all are often portrayed in one single recipe. We are often considered famous by a paticular recipe. It makes a journal like history. I am always on the search for a cookbook of this type. Those tried and trues bring families together and create tradition.
I am inviting all of you sister's to participate and post your recipes. Your tried and trues, one's that you just recieved from a friend and then post them here. I hope that you will include your stories even if you think they may be insignificant. I hope you will also find some new favorites that will inspire and create new family traditions.
Warmest Wishes,
Heather Johnson
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