Category Archives: cookbooks

Recipes from vintage American cookbooks

Rich and Thin Brownies

Posted on February 9, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

That old adage, “you can never be too rich or too thin,” coined by Wallis Simpson – the scandalous divorcee who cost King Edward VIII the crown – applies to brownies as well as social climbers. This recipe for Thin … Continue reading →

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Snow Blower Cocktail for Patriots Fans

Posted on February 5, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Since I live in the capital of Patriots Nation, I could hardly pass up a chance to serve my Super Bowl crowd a locally themed cocktail to supplement our beer. I found my recipe in the St. Jean’s Book of … Continue reading →

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An Inaugural Food Tradition

Posted on January 20, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

As a candidate, President Donald Trump dispensed with many traditions. Continuing that theme, he  removed Boston-based Legal Sea Foods chowder from the celebratory menu, where it had been a fixture since 1981. Then he put it back! Want to make … Continue reading →

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Party Punch that Swirls and Sparkles

Posted on January 16, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

Whether you plan to celebrate or protest, the U.S. Presidential inauguration week begins with gatherings of all kinds.

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New Year Tradition: Tea, Cakes, Egg Nog

Posted on December 31, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Most Americans associate champagne and caviar with the New Year, but other traditions pre-date that. The Puritans used to visit each other for tea and cookies on New Year’s Day. New Year’s receptions hosted by women became popular in the … Continue reading →

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Follow Me to Tennessee Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

I’ve been waiting to try recipes from The Pear Tree, a cookbook from the Junior League of Knoxville, Tennessee (1977), ever since my daughter and I sped out of Nashville just ahead of a major storm in 2015. The book’s … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Cheer

Posted on November 22, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

The cranberry, a fruit native to America, brings a welcome splash of color to the Thanksgiving table each year. My berries usually come from eastern Massachusetts, even though Wisconsin is the nation’s leading cranberry producer. Americans everywhere crave cranberries at … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potatoes for Presidents

Posted on November 20, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

Thanksgiving became an official holiday in 1863 during Abraham Lincoln’s administration, and most U.S. Presidents have put sweet potatoes on their holiday tables ever since.

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More Comfort Food: Hamburger Stew

Posted on October 30, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

My sister recently passed away, a loss like no other. It will take a lot more than a casserole to comfort me, but I craved something easy that could be easily refrigerated and reheated.

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Comfort Food: Bread for Brides

Posted on October 12, 2016 by heritagerecipebox

After the loss of our two beloved family pets within a month, I barely wanted to grocery shop, let alone cook. I’m slowly regaining the kitchen by making comfort food – familiar dishes that demand little creativity and deliver the … Continue reading →

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