In 1965, when James Beard published his new cookbook, Menus for Entertaining, he had one thing in mind… generosity. Unlike his 14 cookbooks published previously, all of which taught readers how to prepare good food,… More
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The Greenhouse Diaries Entry #5: Seed Starting, The Blushing Bell Pepper and What We Learned from a Veggie Burger
Valentine’s Day is still two weeks away, but in the greenhouse love and joy and lessons are in abundance these days. From the deep red petals of the geraniums to the blushing bell pepper to… More
Grilling with Friends: A 1955 Recipe for Savoy Potatoes
I wish there was a way to tally friendship in the kitchen. How many recipes were inspired throughout history by friends or for friends? How many meals were shared in convivial collaboration between one cook… More
The Lost Art of Paula Peck: Egg & Mashed Potato Pizza circa 1966
In 1966, these words described her cooking… creative, imaginative, inventive, eclectic, beautifully presented, and internationally inspired. Craig Claiborne, the New York Times food editor and a beloved favorite here in the Vintage Kitchen, said “anyone… More
The Art of the Vintage Picnic
Happy August! As promised in the last post, here is the article written for Artisans List that highlights the beauty and joy of a vintage style picnic. We’ve got just six weeks left before Autumn… More
Annie’s Wine Baked Brisket & How a St. Patrick’s Day Staple Came to America
Cows are sacred, salt is expensive, cross the sea trading is prohibited and immigrants had to get to New York. In a nutshell, those are the four substantial situations that had to occur in order… More
Announcing A Very Special Paris Themed Giveaway!
The first week in May is quite spectacular this year as we celebrate Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, James Beard’s birthday and a very special Paris themed giveaway all in one week. That means… More
Vintage Recipes
Every month, we whip up a handful of vintage recipes from old cookbooks. Ranging from the 1900s to the 1970s, these cookbooks run the gamut from timeless classics like Julia Child’s 1960s Mastering the Art… More
Oh My Cod: It’s Friday in the Vintage Kitchen!
This week Ms. Jeannie was in the kitchen with two famous figures: Richard Nixon and James Beard. Richard assisted in the artwork (that’s his face on that vintage 1974 newspaper!) and James provided the recipe, which… More
In the Vintage Kitchen: Where History Comes To Eat 