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

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!

Miss Fannie Merritt Farmer And My Grandmother
Welcome to the very first blog post of The Culinary Cellar!