Cookbook Collector Contributor Cindy Martin is a bibliophile, too! She looks for interesting books, something different to read and share with another collector. Recently she gave mea copy of Aunt Sammy’s Radio Recipes. It is in fragile condition but is whole printed in 1926 by the Bureau of Home Economics U.S. Department of Agriculture. From the 1920s through the 40s American kitchens had a welcome guest in “Aunt Sammy.” Through the radio program Housekeeper’s Chat, Aunt Sammy gave lively advice on food preparation, household chores, parenting and children. Aunt Sammy’s Radio Recipes provided a fascinating study of how a witty and charming fictionalized persona became one of the early celebrity chefs of the radio age. In 84 paperback pages you will find 70 meal menus and 300 recipes. Time changes lots of thngs like the spelling of syrup (sirup in cookbook) and ever heard of Baked Cucumbers or Turnip Soup? Searched for some quick and easy recipes you can use for the holidays and found these for you to try and hopefully enjoy.
Sugared Popcorn 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 2 quarts freshly popped corn Cook sugar, water, salt until the syrup forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from heat. Beat with a spoon until it looks creamy. Drop in the popcorn. Stir quickly until each kernel is coated with sugar. Try not to serve the grains of corn!
Brittle Use walnuts, pecans,peanuts, Brazil nuts, shredded coconut. Be thrifty and use puffed cereal instead of nuts! 2 cups white corn syrup 2 Tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups nut meats 1/2 cup coconut Butter a shallow pan (cookie sheet) Cook syrup, vinegar, salt in saucepan until forms a soft ball. Put nuts into syrup. Put into skillet. Cook, stir constantly until golden brown. Remove from heat; add vanilla and coconut. Pour candy into shallow pan. Spread out into a thin sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces. 26
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