Forgotten Cookbooks

Forgotten Cookbooks Lifestyle writers and video creators Welcome to Forgotten Cookbooks, the cozy corner of the internet where we dust off forgotten culinary treasures!

Ever wonder what people were cooking a hundred years ago? Join us as we dive into the fascinating, sometimes hilarious, and often surprisingly delicious world of vintage cookbooks. We're not just flipping pages; we're exploring history, one brittle recipe at a time, from mid-century Jell-O molds and wartime rationing recipes to Victorian dinner party menus and everything in between. Each episode f

eatures a new, antique cookbook/recipe, giving you a peek at the original pages, the charming illustrations, the peculiar ingredients, and the enduring cooking wisdom they hold.

Our Historical Food channel ⁨⁩
11/20/2025

Our Historical Food channel ⁨⁩

Join us on Forgotten Cookbooks as we dive into the delicious world of Margaret Rudkin, the visionary behind Pepperidge Farm! Discover how a mother's quest fo...

Uncovering Pepperidge Farm’s Sweet History: Margaret Rudkin’s 1963 Cookbook!Join us on Forgotten Cookbooks as we dive in...
11/20/2025

Uncovering Pepperidge Farm’s Sweet History: Margaret Rudkin’s 1963 Cookbook!

Join us on Forgotten Cookbooks as we dive into the delicious world of Margaret Rudkin, the visionary behind Pepperidge Farm! Discover how a mother's quest for wholesome bread led to an iconic American brand, her fascinating trip to Switzerland for Goldfish crackers, and why her cookies became a symbol of upscale indulgence. We're cracking open her 1963 cookbook – prepare for some vintage culinary delights!...

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2025/11/20/uncovering-pepperidge-farms-sweet-history-margaret-rudkins-1963-cookbook/

The historical story behind the White House turkey pardon
11/17/2025

The historical story behind the White House turkey pardon

Thanksgiving is almost here, and that means one wild White House tradition: the Presidential Turkey Pardon! But where did this awesome ceremony come from? Wa...

Join me on a culinary journey as I discover a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"!
11/11/2025

Join me on a culinary journey as I discover a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"!

Join me on a culinary journey as I discover a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"! 📖 We're talking over 300 vintage recipes, charming illustrations, and the ...

Join me on a culinary journey as I browse a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"! 📖 We're talking over 300 vintage recipes...
11/10/2025

Join me on a culinary journey as I browse a rare 1914 "The Pillsbury Cookbook"! 📖 We're talking over 300 vintage recipes, charming illustrations, and the incredible story of the Pillsbury Company, from its humble beginnings to the refrigerated dough we know and love. Could these pages hold the original secrets to Pillsbury's famous biscuits and crescent rolls? 🤔 Stick around for some fascinating history, hidden facts, and a look at a piece of baking history! Biscuit & Crescent Roll recipes below....

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2025/11/10/vintage-pillsbury-cookbook-biscuit-crescent-roll-recipes/

Our new series Eat Like A President on The historical food channel Forgotten Cookbooks on YouTube.
11/04/2025

Our new series Eat Like A President on The historical food channel Forgotten Cookbooks on YouTube.

Welcome to the ultimate culinary history tour of the Kennedy White House! Ever wonder what President John F. Kennedy ate on a daily basis, or how First Lady ...

President Kennedy almost always a soup, sandwich, and fruit combo for lunch. But his favorite soup, a classic, simple di...
11/04/2025

President Kennedy almost always a soup, sandwich, and fruit combo for lunch. But his favorite soup, a classic, simple dish that roots him firmly in his Massachusetts upbringing, was New England Fish Chowder. This is the actual recipe he personally passed along to a young girl who wrote to him in 1961! It’s all about fresh haddock, salt pork, potatoes, and a quart of milk. Pure, classic Yankee comfort....

https://moderndayfoodie.com/2025/11/03/president-john-f-kennedys-favorite-new-england-fish-chowder/

Simple Stovetop Shepherd’s Bread: like a Shepherd would do
03/24/2025

Simple Stovetop Shepherd’s Bread: like a Shepherd would do

The Basque shepherds traditionally make a campfire bread that is hearty and slightly sweet. The bread originated with Basque shepherds being far from home.

Hidden Gem near Great Sand Dunes: “Worth the Drive Bakery and Deli” in San Luis Valley
03/13/2025

Hidden Gem near Great Sand Dunes: “Worth the Drive Bakery and Deli” in San Luis Valley


The "Worth the Drive Bakery and Deli" is a word-of-mouth food store that is not on the main road. It is “worth the drive” when traveling to the Great Sand

Simple Old Fashion Southwest Spoon Bread
03/11/2025

Simple Old Fashion Southwest Spoon Bread

In case you are new to spoon bread, it's a classic Southern dish that combines cornbread and a light soufflé. Spoon bread is a soft, creamy, and custard-li

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