This post is in honor and memory of two brave and very special men: William Keys William Madole Libertyville town square This is our hometown cemetery with its own memorial to honor those from Libertyville who fought in wars dating back to the Revolutionary War. Bill Madole, who is honored on this post, spearheaded the drive […]
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Memorial Day and a 1940’s recipe
May 31, 2010 in Family
Memorial Day is sacred in our country, as it should be. I wanted to honor my Dad today, who was a World War II veteran. This is a photo of the ship on which he served during the war, The USS Porter. I would also like to honor my friend Lisa’s son, Will, bravely serving in […]
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