This was the seventh try at the Bake-Off for Mrs. Henry (Bertha) Jorgensen of Portland, Oregon, and her perseverance paid off in a grand way. With the $25,000 prize, Bertha said it would guarantee her 18-year-old son’s college education, with the remainder to be spent for a new home. Amazing what $25,000 would buy back in 1955! […]
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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