18: Cracking Open the Past: Culinary Treasures from Vintage Cookbooks

Step into the kitchen of yesteryear as we explore the magic of old cookbooks in this episode!
From faded ink to dog-eared pages, join us for a journey through the culinary history and heritage captured within these timeless treasures.
Whether it's a vintage cookbook passed down through generations or a quirky find from a secondhand store, discover the secrets and flavors waiting to be unlocked within their nostalgic pages.
We talked all things related to vintage cookbooks in this episode! Enjoy these helpful resources mentioned in this episode:

• Lisa’s post on How to Use Vintage Cookbooks in Your Genealogy Research
• The Betty Crocker Cookbook
• Betty Crocker’s New Dinner for Two Cookbook
• Joy of Cooking
• Ashley’s post on The STAR Cook Book
• Reprinted version of The STAR Cook Book
• The Huntsville Heritage Cookbook – Sorry, it’s no longer available!
• Our Swiss Pantry (is only occasionally in stock)
• Rhubarb custard pie
• Dutch apple pie
• Persian Cuisine Book One: Traditional Foods by M.R. Ghanoonpa
• Passing the Plate: Recipes That Tell Our Family Story ebook
• The Gallery of Regrettable Food https://www.lileks.com/institute/gallery/
• Being Dead is No Excuse Book: The Official Southern Ladies Guide To Hosting the Perfect Funeral by Gayden Metcalfe & Charlotte Hays

See the show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/18

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!