"Nothing is smarter, nothing more pleasing, than a fruit finale to a meal." Clearly he agrees. She, however, cannot bring h...

Is it weird that I'm fascinated by the evolution of French Dressing? I think it might be. Especially after seeing this vintage Holt Ho...

In case the Sea Moss Pudding didn't cut it for you, perhaps you'll be a bigger fan of this recipe. Just look at all the prettily dec...

I know that I've been advocating for homemade puddings, but I think I might have to draw the line at this one: I like the part about rem...

I'll be honest with you. I don't know why this stuffing is tricky. Granted, it doesn't include cooking directions. Maybe that...

Since we are on the topic of beverages, let's talk milk. Turns out it's not just for mustaches anymore. Here's what The New Amer...

Summertime, and the living is thirsty. In case you've been sweating and need a bevvie, here are some options you may not have noodled th...

Today's recipe may also leave you feeling ripped off. I'm sorry about that, but if your Mama hasn't broken it to you yet, let me...

It's BOGO Monday, though you may feel a bit gypped by this set. Orange Date Dumplings Orange Date Rolls Near as I can figure, there are ...

Caption: "A real treat for lunch. For guests--jellied tuna fish." I suppose it's safer to feed it to guests than to the childr...

The evolution of salads over the last century is interesting to study. Jellied salads were common, both sweet and savory, containing fruit, ...

I typically think of cucumbers as cool, crisp, and refreshing. Very summery. But this rich preparation speaks more to cold weather, with it...

At first I thought one might make mock turtle soup to protect the poor little guys. That's what we do in 2011; we think about protecting...

So many mysterious things can be found in old cook books. Take this "recipe" for example: What the heck is peptonizing powder? yo...

One of the interesting things in this introduction is the mention of people flocking to soda fountains. If it were written today I suppose i...

Apparently it's banana week here at Cookbook Love, so here's your second banana post in as many days. I'm not sure what to think...

Time for a new cook book! Yay ! This one is a real beauty. It is The New American Cook Book , published in 1942 by the American Publisher...