I have several older books- readers and novels. I like having old books around the house. They remind me that a simpler, more honest time did exist. And I'm not just talking about childhood but a time when people were easier and kind. A time when you could take someone at their word. A time when life was a little slower because people took the time to do things right and well. They took time to talk face-to-face with their neighbors and people they passed on the street. They spent time with one another sitting around the table instead of yelling at traffic while rushing from one activity to another.
I'm looking forward to the time I will spend in the kitchen with the grands. I even have a couple cookbooks for kids. I think they'll enjoy looking through the books and comparing them. One is a Betty Crocker from the 950s, one is an American Girl book Baby M's mommy used, and one is a more recent book I picked up at a school sale.
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| I was surprised at all the illustrations of boys in this one. I thought for sure it would be filled with girls. The boys were not just on the pages featuring foods like hotdogs either. This one has great tips and instructions, too. The color pictures do nothing to make the food look appealing, however. |
How much fun we will have comparing the drawings and finding similar recipes to compare.
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| This is my favorite cookbook for kids. I definitely expected the pictures to be all girls because, American Girl. Duh. The pictures are fantastic in this one and so are the tips, instructions, and definitions. Y'all see that banana split up there? I want that. NOW. |
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| This one is kooky and has crazy cartoon characters in it instead of boys and/or girls. There are some awesome looking snacks in there but I am not fond of the presentations. It does look like something kids would enjoy, though. |
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| Please notice the page in the middle, left square. It's Kitchen Manners. Very cool.These books outline utensils, pots, and pans. They define simple terms we know but kids don't like, bake. They cover safety, too. |
What's your favorite thing to cook with your grandkids or kids?
Thanks for the search tip: to use Grandmother's when looking for a recipe. I'm with you on the old-fashioned recipes. The "modern" ones that work their way around "less healthy" ingredients are not worth getting fat on. Of course, there are limits. My mother used to make a Middle-European dish that was a ravioli-like round of home-made pasta that was stuffed with mashed potatoes and fried onions and served slathered with butter and sour cream. Perfect for someone who spent the day outdoors doing farm chores; mot so great for city dwellers. My mantra: portion control not ingredient deviation.
ReplyDeleteO.M.G. That sounds amazing! That's the same thing I always say about the food my great-grandparents and grandparents prepared and ate- great for the farmers, not so much for us city folk. :) Thanks!
DeleteWhat a genius idea to use "grandmother" in a search! I will have to try that. I have a bunch of those good old 50s cookbooks and I can't even think of getting rid of them.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll like the results. It makes a huge difference in the results. I'm the same way. I'll get rid of more recent years but not those old ones.
DeleteI have all three, the BHG red book, the Better Crocker and the church one...the church one actually has some of my MIL's recipes in it...my favorite thing to make with the grand kids is banana bread. They love it and when they see brown bananas they get excited....
ReplyDeleteThey are the best, aren't they? I can't wait for Baby M and Baby R to be old enough to help out in the kitchen. :) It's going to be such fun. Or disastrous. Ha!
DeleteI still use cookbooks and favorite cookbooks! I love old really old cookbooks with their instructions that today seems vague!
ReplyDeleteI love the old ones, too. I haven't found the instructions vague,though. Maybe because of learning to cook with my grandmother and mother???
DeleteOh my this was bloody great, I wish my nan had some of her recipes written down but she never bothered with doing that
ReplyDeleteMine did but she didn't write down what she actually ended up putting in the dishes. LOL
DeleteThere's just something for me about actual books, in general...maybe it's the feel of them in my hands, I don't really know. I am in total agreement with you.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Having the book in my hand is just better. Besides, the power saver comes on when I go digital and I have to turn everything back on. LOL I love seeing my grandmother's handwriting in her books. :)
DeleteI still have my old favorites. I do like cookbooks. I make pizza with my grandkids when them come. They think it is important. I always let them pick their own toppings. I love the pictures of yours.
ReplyDeleteI want to do the pizzas with mine as soon as they're old enough. I think they'll love it! Everything with grandma is fun, right? :)
DeleteI do love my Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. However, I am not and never have been much of a cook. Hubby does the vast majority of our cooking.
ReplyDeleteI think I am able to cook because I spent so much time in the kitchen with my grandmother. Of course, we'd all starve waiting on anyone else around here to cook anything. LOL
DeleteLove it! You're going to have so much fun with them!
ReplyDeleteI think so, too. This whole Grandmother Club is the best. :)
DeleteThe old recipes are the best. Surprised me too about the boys. Thank you Pam for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
ReplyDeleteI have the big red and white checked Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook that actually belonged to my mom when she was married to my dad. I got a new one for myself as a wedding present when I got married 33 years ago and when my sister found my mom's I passed my cookbook down to my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI have to say though that my favorite cookbook is the cookbook from the church I went to for 16 years as a young wife and mom. All my favorite recipes are in there.
I really haven't cooked a lot with my grandson but has been known to help me out in the kitchen by mixing things for dinner or lunch. I think I need to schedule some more intentional cooking time with him.
Such a good idea to add the word 'grandmother's' when searching on-line for a recipe. I am definitely going to try that next time! #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
ReplyDeleteMy 3 year old grandson helps me make birthday cakes for his mummy and daddy. The icing goes everywhere but it is fun. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty I have shared on social media. Have a great week and see you at next week’s link up! Sue from Sizzling Towards Sixty & Beyond
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I love the old cookbooks! I have one that I still use and it was given to me when I was 21 and that was many, many moons ago. But it is still my favorite. It's a country cooking cookbook and I have memorized some of the recipes and they have become mine. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
ReplyDeleteI had a kids cookbook when I was young and I loved it so much! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty#BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.
ReplyDeleteIt's amusing to look at the pictures in those old cookbooks. The old recipes are often tastier than newer versions. Thank you for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I’m sharing your link on social media.
ReplyDeleteCarol (“Mimi”) from Home with Mimi
I love the pictures in the old cookbook. My grandkids and I have had fun baking lots of things together. The most recent of which was our homemade pretzels. Thank you for sharing with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!
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