It's Memory Day, really!

I don't think that have told you this yet, but, I know the time has come to get this out in the open. I have a LOT of cookbooks. Not a lot of cookbooks, but a LOT of cookbooks! Hundreds! Really! I am trying to go through my oldest cookbooks and posting the recipes that I used the most from each cookbook. Sometimes it is several recipes and other times it's only one. I am finding  recipes that I had forgotten about, but when I see the flour sprinkles on a page, or a smudge of something else, I know that I made something from that page. As I scan the recipes on the page, my memory is jogged, and I remember where I lived, the kitchen I was cooking in and who I was cooking or baking for.

I have found that most of the recipes I have posted to date are because of a memory and it is possible that some of them I may never make again, but they were really great recipes and worth passing on. Over time our food preferences have changed and I have changed the way and what I cook. I usually only bake when I am entertaining or to give to someone. Also, I'm always on the lookout for new recipes! It will take a little while, but before too long I will be posting recipes for foods that we eat now.

So in honor of Memory Day, yes, it's today, I'm not kidding, I'm posting some more recipes that are but a faint memory from the past. Of times past when our kids were growing up and we sat around the table and ate our meals together. You know, those bittersweet memories, from times that are sadly, long past.

Here you will find another assorted collection of recipes from a few of my cookbooks.



















I'm hoping that getting these recipes posted here will inspire me to let go of some of my older cookbooks, you know, lighten the load! That's not a promise, just a wish!

Enjoy!

What's Been Cooking in Oregon

What's Been Cooking In Oregon, by Jo Ann Blanchard and Kathleen Hansen, is one of the first cookbook that my sister-in-law, Deanna, gave to me. This cookbook has always been very special to me, not only because of the good recipes, but because Deanna gave it to me. If you are interested in purchasing this cookbook, follow this link.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Whats-Been-Cooking-in-Oregon/Jo-Ann-Blanchard/e/9780961015640

Here are four of my favorite recipes from this cookbook. The first one is for Corn Chowder. I have been asked for this recipe many times through the years. Everyone that has tasted it has asked me for the recipe.

This cookbook also has three other versions of Chowder, using the Basic White Sauce as the base. Included here are recipes for Clam Chowder, Turkey Chowder and Vegetable Chowder.

The second recipe is for Pocket Bread. I thought it would be hard to make, but it was very easy and tasted better than what you can buy in the store.

This Austrian Pastry tastes like something you would buy at a great bakery, only better!

This is a really great Playdough recipe. I made it many times for my kids when they were young.

When the kids get a little older, this Salt Clay is easy to make and kids have lots of fun making things with it. It hardens with the air and you don't have to dry it in the oven.

Enjoy!

My Favorite "Old" Recipes

I have spent several hours posting my families old "favorites" and now I'm going to start posting mine. This could take a while, but I will be glad to have them in a printable format. I've been wondering if after I have them entered, am I going to keep my old recipe box with all of the recipes, or am I going to toss them?  Hmmm... I think I need to watch another episode of Hoarders before I answer that question.

More of Mom's Recipes

I found three more recipes of mom's that I'm posting.

Wolfe Sisters and Sister-in-law Recipes

My sisters and sister-in-law are all great cooks. I have always enjoyed using their recipes. Here are some they shared with me.

This recipe is from my sister, Kathleen. It isn't your typical buttercream.



This recipe is from my sister, Debra.





This is the only recipe I have from my sister Cheryl.



The next recipes are from my sister, Lori.







This is a recipe I have from my brother's wife, Mollie Wolfe.



These are my recipes from Teena Sinclair.

Lytle Family Recipes

My mother-in-law, Dorothy and sister-in-law, Deanna are excellent cooks. Down through the years, they have both shared their recipes with me and given me cookbooks that I still have and treasure very much. Here are a few of their recipes that I have in my recipe box.

Great Grandma Paulsen was in her 70's when I first met her. I know that she was an outstanding cook for many years. She lived with her family on a working farm in North Dakota and she cooked many meals for her family and hired hands. She got up very early everyday to bake fresh bread and everything from scratch, including lighting the fire in the oven. Any time we think we have it hard in the cooking department, we should remember what our grandmothers and great grandmothers went through to get a meal on the table. Great Grandma Paulsen lived to be 99 years old. This is the only recipe I have from her in my recipe box.



I only met Aunt Emma Larson a couple of times. She was Great Grandma Paulsen's younger sister. One thing everyone said about her is that she was such a good cook.
I'm glad that I have this recipe from her.



My mother-in-law, Dorothy is one of my favorite people. I couldn't love her more! We have enjoyed so many wonderful meals around her dining room table. If you asked any of her grandkids about their favorite meal at Gramma's house, they would all say they wanted it to include her amazing hot rolls with butter and strawberry freezer jam. Here are her recipes that I have in my box.











My sister-in-law, Deanna is also one of the nicest people that I know. She is always so happy and kind and my kids have always called her "Auntie Dee." She always brought the best dishes to family gatherings. She probably got tired of me asking for her recipes. I'm glad I have these recipes to share from her.

Mrs. Williams

I think I was in love with my 4th grade teacher. I know that she was very special. She wore high heals every day, her hair was always perfect, she smelled good, she wore very beautiful clothes and she spoke in a very kind voice. Believe me, she was different from the other teachers. She was very beautiful and she reminded me of my oldest cousin Judy, who I adored. One day, Mrs. Williams brought chocolate cupcakes covered in the best chocolate frosting that I had ever tasted. I asked her for the recipe to take home to my mom and she wrote it out and gave it to me. It was my favorite recipe for many years. I all my years of pouring over recipes, I have not seen a recipe for chocolate frosting like this one. Enjoy!