Back in 1985, Beatrice/Hunt-Wesson Foods sponsored a contest they called “Hunt’s Great Spaghetti Hunt.” The contest was divided by regions of the country, and I was in the “Northern” area finals held in Chicago. The winner of each region was then flown to New York City to compete for the grand prize, a trip to Italy! […]
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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