The pecan pie that found sweet success in a Broadway musical! Remember Pump Boys and Dinettes?

The Pecan Pie from Broadway’s Pump Boys & Dinettes
November 11, 2022 in Broadway, Classic Recipes, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Newspaper Food Clippings, Recipes, Tony Awards, Vintage recipes

My Husband’s Cookbook Surprise
November 9, 2022 in Cookbooks, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, The Culinary Cellar, Vintage cookbooks
Don’t you love surprise cookbooks?

Spectacular Spreads
November 7, 2022 in Cookbooks, Easy Recipes, Food Products, Holidays, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Recipes, The Culinary Cellar
Preparing boards and spreads for family and friends is a great way to entertain and show creativity.

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!

A Wedding
October 24, 2022 in Family, National Register of Historic Places, Wedding
This year began with a spectacular wedding, a reception at a Michelin starred restaurant, and so much joy.

Rhubarb Cream-Cheese Spoke Cake
July 11, 2022 in Easy Recipes, Food Magazines, Recipes
This rhubarb cake is deliciously dense like a pound cake with a delightful crunchy and sugary top.

Liam Neeson and the Rhubarb Crumble
July 6, 2022 in Classic Recipes, Culinary traditions, Easy Recipes, Family, Newspaper Food Clippings, Recipes, Spring recipes, The Culinary Cellar
It’s getting harder to find fresh rhubarb so I’ll have a couple recipes this weekend.

Happy 12th Anniversary to the Culinary Cellar!
January 31, 2022 in Cookbooks, Culinary Cellar work, Culinary History, Family, Kitchenware and Gadgets, Rebuilding the Culinary Cellar, Tableware, The Culinary Cellar, Vintage cookbooks, Vintage magazines
Twelve years of preaching about the love of cookbooks, the power of food, and how it brings us together.
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





