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Appalachian Apples for All

Posted on October 18, 2017 by heritagerecipebox

I’m in the midst of moving to a new home in the Boston area, which means I’ve temporarily lost track of my favorite cookbooks and family recipes. Yet in the midst of filling boxes, I’ve found unexpected treasures like this … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln’s Corn Meal ‘Rail Splitters’

Posted on February 16, 2015 by heritagerecipebox

Presidents’ Day, celebrated today, started to honor George Washington. Since Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was February 12, he also receives special homage in February. Since I’m still making recipes from the1860s, I found a Lincoln-inspired recipe for “rail splitters” in The … Continue reading →

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