With the recent arctic weather we are having in the Chicago area, it’s time for a comforting pot roast. This one has a story!
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Bavarian Pot Roast with Potato Pancakes
December 8, 2025 in Beef, Cold Weather Cooking, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Recipe Cards, Vegetables, Vintage recipes

Last of the Turkey Leftovers
December 5, 2025 in American Cuisine, Cold Weather Cooking, Easy Meals, Holidays, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Recipe Cards, Thanksgiving Leftovers
The last of my Thanksgiving leftovers was just some turkey broth and gravy. All I had to do was make meatballs. Read how I made this quick and easy meal.

Beer Bread with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
June 5, 2025 in American Cuisine, Beverages, Breads, Cooking with Beer, Easy Recipes, Game Day, Quick Breads, Recipe Cards, Television Shows
A delicious Game Day Beer Bread to enjoy while watching the NBA finals starting today!

A Treasure from 1965
April 25, 2025 in Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipe Boxes, Recipe Cards
A special birthday gift from a special friend! A recipe box from 1965 filled with family recipes of Chinese Cuisine.

Glazed Poppy Seed Bread
April 14, 2025 in Easy Recipes, Quick Breads, Recipe Cards
A recipe from my card catalog files!

Bread, She Baked
September 30, 2024 in Breads, Healthier Recipes, Newspapers, Recipe Cards, Recipes, Television Shows
Angela Lansbury of the classic television show “Murder, She Wrote,” also liked to bake bread.

Fresh Herb Mayo
July 3, 2024 in Easy Recipes, Fresh Herbs, Recipe Cards, Recipes, Sauces
This fresh herb mayonnaise is perfect to serve with salmon or other fish, also good on hamburgers, especially if you are grilling this holiday weekend!

Pork Burgers with Pineapple-Hoisin Sauce
May 24, 2023 in Burgers, Food Events, Grilling, Recipe Cards
Here is a different kind of burger to grill for a Memorial Day barbecue.
Why I Started This Blog
I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni





