My journey to inherited recipes.
My name is Madison, and I have loved baking for as long as I can remember. That is why I created this blog of all the recipes I inherited from my Grandma.
That love came from creating something new, combined with my love of food, and also seeing my Grandma bake. From when I was little and would spend time at her house, she showed me her cooking magazines and even got me my own subscription for one year. I would see her read the magazines, then clip out the recipes she wanted to try and prepare them on a notecard to keep them organized. She moved into a care home this year and was cleaning out her house, and gave me all of the recipe cards that she had either cut and made or written herself over her lifetime. I have shoeboxes full of recipes, many were made before I was even born.
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Food is memories
Food can be so much more – it’s a powerful link to our past and a way to create meaningful moments with people we love. I believe that food is memories, and good food helps us create meaningful moments with the people we love. I get to share these recipes with my toddler, making layers of memories for me and her.
After I was given recipes from my dad’s mom, it made me wonder about my mom’s mom. My Grandma Naida died when I was 7, but when she is talked about, her cooking and baking is always brought up because of how incredible it was.
I remember her cooking all the meals on our family camping trips and baking my brother’s birthday cake with her. I always hear all the time about how great her sourdough pancakes were.
I wanted to find her old recipes if they were still around 16 years later, and behold, my grandpa did have a stash he graciously gave me.
I have said it before in another post, but even though my Grandma Naida is no longer with us, I have felt more connected to her than ever by baking her recipes. I know that is something we would have shared if she were still here.
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The Heart of my Recipes
Traditional Family Recipes: From my grandma’s kitchen to yours. Sharing the treasured recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation
Easy for Every Home Baker: Whether you have spent years in the kitchen or are just starting out, my grandma’s recipes have stood the test of time, being approachable and successful!
Food is memories: Food can be so much more – it’s a powerful link to our past and a way to create meaningful moments with people we love. Many of these recipes hold memories for me, and I hope they create new ones for you.
