Old cookbooks can be treasure troves of good food, memories, experiences, history. You name it. Recently Glen & Friends brought out a wonderful cookie/cake/? recipe from a vintage cookbook. Check it out:
Personally, I love finding a cookbook where the previous owner took the time to make notes (good or bad) and wasn’t afraid to actually use the book. Those stains and notes indicate a cook who was interested in trying new things, experimenting, finding the new item on the menu rotation.
The recipe Glen tried provides opportunities for a lot of customization, but it is also good as it is. Using pantry staples, or in this case the last of some staples, Glen created this bar/cake/? that would go well with a cup of tea or coffee and be a nice little something.
The true treasure in the book is the notes. What worked. What didn’t. How to adjust it. What to do with it. Priceless!
The next time you happen to find some old cookbooks, check to see if they are looking as if actually used or just stuck on a shelf. You might find treasure of your own!
