Health Cookies
A handwritten recipe for Health Cookies—oats, whole wheat, walnuts, and the sweet little promise that they’re “delicious and healthy for children’s lunches.”
The Collection
At Aunt Bertha’s Recipe Box, you’ll find handwritten recipes, typed pages, clippings and back-of-the-box finds saved through the years. Shared as originally written, they reflect the ingredients and methods of their time. Enjoy them with a smile and a sense of nostalgia.
Lila’s Date Bread
A handwritten recipe for Lila’s Date Bread—with dates, oats, a touch of lemon, and one instruction you’ll have to resist: wait until tomorrow to slice it.
Lizzie’s Dill Pickles
A handwritten recipe for Lizzie’s Dill Pickles—with a hot three-ingredient brine, one line of directions, and, curiously enough, no dill in sight.
Quick and Unusual Cottage Salad
A handwritten recipe for Quick and Unusual Cottage Salad—cottage cheese, fruit, gelatin, and plenty of room to make the “unusual” part your own.
Cinnamon Supper Cake
A handwritten recipe for Cinnamon Supper Cake—warm cake, melted butter, and a snowy cinnamon-sugar topping make a pretty convincing case for dessert tonight.