Tag Archives: Chautauqua

A Twist on a Whiskey Sour

Posted on April 22, 2018 by heritagerecipebox

I’d be more likely to pair whiskey with simple syrup than maple syrup, but I was intrigued by the Whiskey Sour recipe that I spotted in the Bemus Area Hometown Favorites cookbook from the Bemus Point Historical Society.

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Hot Day, Warm Cucumbers!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

When someone left a box of free garden-grown vegetables in the plaza at Chautauqua, I couldn’t resist stashing a few in my bag. Grateful that a generous stranger shared the August bounty, I challenged myself to do more than slice the … Continue reading →

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In My August Kitchen

Posted on August 3, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

Greetings from my summer kitchen in Chautauqua, New York! Thanks, always, to Celia at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial for hosting this international forum. My summer headquarters, about 10 miles south of Lake Erie, is located in prime Concord grape growing … Continue reading →

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One hour, 400 Mushroom Sandwiches

Posted on July 21, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

A grilled sandwich with cooked mushroom filling may not sound like a must-have lunch, but tradition always rules at the Chautauqua Institution

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Guest Post: Cincinnati Chili Cheese Dip

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Nicole

Hello historic recipe enthusiasts! I’m Nicole, and I’ve had the pleasure of working for Clara this summer in the Chautauqua Writers’ Center. Last week, the two of us attended Brian Castner‘s workshop on “The Modern Author’s Blog,” and I’m thrilled to share … Continue reading →

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Friends by the Lake: Mrs. Henry Ford and Mrs. Thomas Edison

Posted on June 30, 2014 by heritagerecipebox

Lake. Hills. Sky. That’s my view at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York, where I work all summer. This region is most famous for Welch’s grape juice (made from grapes grown in Lake Erie terroir), Buffalo wings, and an … Continue reading →

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