Jewel is a grocery store chain in the greater Chicago area. 1982 marked their 50th anniversary. To celebrate this occasion, they announced a contest called “Jewel’s Heritage Recipe Contest.” They were looking for family favorites, preferably 50 years or older, or updated versions of old family recipes. The response was amazing with thousands of recipes […]
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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