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Nana's CookBooks
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Recipes and menus from my Nana's Cookbooks and other older cookbooks, sometimes pictures are included.
🌎SW Michigan
📚The Modern Family Cookbook 1943
📚 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, 1950
📚The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, 1965
📚Joy of Cooking, 1975
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Welcome to my little side dish of a project exploring past cookbooks. I aim to look at recipes, meal plans, & menus from the 1900s to the 1970s. You can see what books I’m using in my profile. 
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Good Morning, kiddos! Breakfast is ready. Gather around the table for 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social Apples & Bacon, "a fine breakfast or luncheon dish". At 1st I was a no, but with a little more thought, "It's Friday, why not!". What do you think of this dish? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #RecipeOfTheDay
November 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away here in the USA. Nana's got us covered with 3 options for the meal. Option #1 comes from Baton Rouge, LA, with Baked Ham as the Centerpiece. What do you think of Hazel's meal plan? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Menuoftheday
November 13, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I'm just realizing tonight that we are just 2 weeks out from (U.S.) Thanksgiving. Many of you were not with me last year, so you're in for a new treat. Thanksgiving meal plans from 1943. I'll post 1 of 3 options tomorrow morning. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #favoritethings
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November 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Sourdough bread has been having a moment for a while, but what about sourdough cake in this case, from 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social Sourdough Chocolate Cake. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Fannie Farmer wants you to have options when it comes to Acorn Squash. Bake it, Glaze it, Stuff it. Which way will you choose? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Monday is already heavy enough; maybe a "light as a feather" muffin could help start the day. 1950, Betty Crocker presented this simple recipe for a muffin. They're small, so you should grab 2 or 3. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
It's Sunday Morning, how are we feeling today? Here's Nana's 1943 Sunday meal plan for you, and it's something else. At least there's pie today. And before you ask, celery cabbage is better known now as Napa Cabbage. Feel free to share your thoughts below.🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Menuoftheday
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Good Saturday Morning! We have a great meal plan that Nana thinks everyone will be happy with. Luncheon features yesterday's recipe, but if you are interested in a different recipe, let me know and I'll get it from Nana. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Menuoftheday
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Before America ran on Dunkin, we did it from scratch. Move over, Apple Cider and Pumpkin Doughnuts, Banana would like to take the stage. From 1943, I can almost taste the nutmeg & vanilla. Raise your hand if you want a fresh Banana Doughnut! 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This Chowder was on the menu for lunch today in Nana's cookbook. I think it is perfect for my area, where they are already talking about ❄️. Add some crackers and a salad, and we've got a nice little lunch today. Wouldn't you agree?
🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Well, after so many wonderful suggestions about the Lamb Stew, I think we need a dessert to go with all of it. This 1943 Meringue dish just might fit the bill. Especially when the flavor is the chef's choice! I'm thinking Raspberry, but you let me know your thoughts. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #RecipeOfTheDay
November 5, 2025 at 1:58 PM
On today's meal plan for dinner, Nana has this Irish Stew. It appears straightforward based on the ingredient list. What would you add to it to enhance the savoriness? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I woke up to a wet gray world. I bet a bowl of this Chicken Fricasse might help me have a brighter outlook for the day. Now what should we serve with it? Noodles, Rice, or dumplings? Let me know your choice below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Nana had to change a few more clocks in her day; I only had to fix the microwave. Either way, Nana still had a plan for Sunday's meal, and here is what 1943 Sunday looked like. I'll be happy to pull up a chair for breakfast. What about you? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #Menuoftheday
November 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
A rare occasion, I took myself out for a little breakfast. I think Nana would approve of my selection. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking
November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy Halloween, or Refermation Day, or Friday. Nana's got a lovely fish recipe for today that I hope you'll enjoy. If I read this 1975 @joyofcooking.bsky.social recipe correctly, we're poaching cod and then saucing them when they are served. What do you think? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #RecipeOfTheDay
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Here's a little treat for your Thursday: Whipped Cream Cheesecake. 🥮 I'm not a cheesecake expert, so you'll have to let me know your opinions on this recipe from @joyofcooking.bsky.social 1975 edition. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Nana's has 3 different soup options to share with you, from 1950 Betty Crocker. Honestly, we're taking soups to make different soups. That can't be bad...right? Let me know your thoughts or which soup you'd be willing to try.
🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Let's talk options today. These four garlic sauce options from the 1965 Fannie Farmer have me thinking about dinner tonight. I already know my son will be taking the mushroom options. What about you? Which sauce would you like tonight? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Good Monday Morning, #Foodsky! How about a fresh bread morning to start the week off? This bread looks promising; it isn't often Nana has to bring out the molasses from the cabinet. We'll slow back this one too. What do you think, would you like to try a slice? 🍽️ 🍜 #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Good Morning, #Foodsky! I hope you're waking up with a good appetite. Nana's Sunday Meal plan is up & I'm ready to hear your thoughts. I'm ready to dig into that breakfast as soon as possible. Sadly, I have other plans for Supper. 😉 What about you? 🍽️ 🍜 #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay #Menuoftheday
October 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It's hard to believe that Halloween is just a few days away. That means we get a special treat of another 1943 Party menu. Let me know if you'd like a specific recipe from the Menu. Popcorn Balls were a fun treat for me growing up. What about you?🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #Menuoftheday
October 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
1 of the 1st items that was rationed in the US for WW2 was Sugar. Nana's cookbook has a small supplemental guide for this that includes this recipe for Apple Betty. Would you try this wartime version today? Let me know below. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Betty Crocker is back today to try & make up for yesterday. Something savory, maybe? This would make a nice starter for a fall meal, but I'm no expert. Tell me what you think of this recipe from the 1950s.🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
1950s Betty Crocker brings us today's dish of Lumberjack Macaroni. Still cheesy but with a little kick. I'm not sure if I'll get the kids to eat it, but maybe they'll take a little bite. What do you think about this macaroni twist? 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Cooking #Recipes #RecipeOfTheDay
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM