The authors ask, “What happier cooking experience is there than the joy of making a perfect cake?” The book was published in 1951, when not many people made cakes from mixes. These recipes are the real thing, all 232 of them. Back in the 50’s, most women made cakes from scratch. Homemade cakes were a popular item to […]
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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