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Just like Mom Made: Recipes & Stories from the Past

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 21, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find the recipes that her Mom – and her friends’ Moms – used to make... (Read More)

Photo: American Chop Suey. Credit: Roundhere44; Wikimedia Commons.

Regional Food: The Mysterious Case of Soupy Macaroni

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 21, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers for American Chop Suey recipes – and to find the various names Americans call this dish... (Read More)

Photo: Fourth of July fireworks over the East Village of New York City. Credit: David Shankbone; Wikimedia Commons.

Your Ancestors’ Foods to Celebrate the 4th of July

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 1, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes our ancestors cooked to celebrate the Fourth of July... (Read More)

Photo: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). Photo by Greg Hume; Wikimedia Commons.

Coping with the Pandemic: Dandelion Recipes

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 12, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives recipes for a trend she’s noticed during the pandemic: people cooking with dandelions... (Read More)

Photo: barbacoa tacos. Credit: Paul Goyette; Wikimedia Commons.

Taco Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 5, 2020

In this article – to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo & Taco Tuesday – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find a variety of taco recipes... (Read More)

Photo: spinach and artichoke dip with tortilla chips. Credit: Janine; Wikimedia Commons.

Ready for the Big Game? Super Bowl Food!

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 31, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find dip recipes for your Super Bowl celebration... (Read More)

Photo: scrambled eggs. Credit: Tamorlan; Wikimedia Commons.

Family Tradition: Christmas Breakfast

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 24, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to discover what family traditions people have for Christmas breakfast, and includes recipes... (Read More)

Photo: Christmas cookies. Credit: kallu; Wikimedia Commons.

It’s the Holidays! Time for a Cookie Exchange!

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 13, 2019

In this article – just in time for Holiday baking – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find cookie recipes... (Read More)

Photo: traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Credit: Ms. Jones; Wikimedia Commons.

Recipes for Regional Thanksgiving Dishes

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 21, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes for regional Thanksgiving dishes... (Read More)

Category: Food & Recipes