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Clementine Paddleford Remembered for National Women’s History Month

March 8, 2023 in Award Winning Cooks, Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Family Recipes, Food Awards, Food Events, Food Magazines, Food Products, Newspapers, Prize-Winning Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, The Culinary Cellar, Travel, Vintage cookbooks, Vintage magazines, Vintage recipes

My blog series for Women’s History Month honoring a pioneer in our culinary landscape who paved the way for all women in the food world.

Sweet Serendipity

February 24, 2023 in American Cuisine, Classic Recipes, Family, Grandchildren, Happy Birthday, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants

Recipes from the iconic restaurant in New York City, Serendipity. I made a special dessert in honor of my granddaughter’s 2nd birthday.

Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf

November 28, 2022 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Cookbooks, Easy Recipes, Grains and Rice, Healthier Recipes, Recipes, Restaurants

A delicious Barley and Wild Rice Pilaf to serve with your leftover Thanksgiving protein.

A Michelin Star Reception

November 4, 2022 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Chicago Restaurants, Culinary History, Family, Food Awards, Restaurants

A wedding reception at a Michelin-starred restaurant was my daughter’s dream come true. Wait until you read the menu!

Mississippi Adventures and Southern Food

July 29, 2021 in Classic Recipes, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Meals, Family, Grandchildren, Holidays, Pizza, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Summer Fun, The Culinary Cellar, Travel

Our recent trip to Mississippi to visit family included birthdays, 4th of July party, a Baptism, and more!

Chicago Cubs Cookbook

April 19, 2021 in Chicago Restaurants, Classic Recipes, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Game Day, Recipes, Restaurants

It’s baseball season and in our family the Cubs have ruled for three generations. Here is a fun cookbook with recipes from favorite players and more.

A Very Special Pan for Mardi Gras

February 8, 2021 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Cookbook awards, Cookbooks, Cooking Competitions, Cookware, Creole cooking, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Festivals, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Prize-Winning Recipes, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Spicy Foods, The Culinary Cellar, Travel

A prize-winning Creole Spaghetti Sauce served in a very, very special pan for Mardi Gras.

The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook

November 20, 2020 in Bed and Breakfast Inns, Chefs, Cookbooks, Culinary History, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Fall Cooking and Baking, Holidays, National Register of Historic Places, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, Restaurants, Thanksgiving, Travel

Perfect timing for a cookbook around Thanksgiving, The Pilgrim’s Inn Cookbook, and extra special because my friend Linda gave it to me.

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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

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