My monthly Sphere magazine report includes articles on Greek cooking, clam bakes, the crochet craze, meatballs, casseroles, and this creamy almond pie!
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Sphere Magazine, September 1973

Chinese Chicken Salad
Our heat wave is still ongoing, so you know what that means. Another day of a cold salad and not turning on the oven. How about a Chinese Chicken Salad?

Cool Cobb Salad for a Heat Wave
We are having a heat wave in Chicago! When it’s this hot, a refreshing chilled and colorful Cobb Salad really hits the spot.

Take a Hike! (with some good food)
It’s summer and time to enjoy the great outdoors, like camping or hiking. But what food to take along? Here are some great (and gourmet!) ideas.

A Vintage “French” Cookie
Not sure why this vintage cookie from a 1940’s cookbook is called “French” but it’s a very interesting little cookie! It’s baked twice but is not biscotti.

Next Up from Iowa….
Over the weekend, I couldn’t stop looking through the 1949 Iowa cookbook I wrote about on my last blog. There are so many recipes to try! Here’s another.

The Comfort of Homemade Noodles
To our family, nothing is more comforting on a cold winter’s day than my great aunt Margie’s homemade noodles.

What’s a Road Trip without a Diner Dessert?
Going on a Road Trip this summer? Don’t miss all the great diners across the country, then buy this great cookbook, Diner Desserts!