A typewritten page preserves two separate sweet soup recipes. Buttermilk Soup combines oatmeal, raisins, and lemon peel in a creamy, tangy base, while Lemon Soup features tapioca, raisins, and fresh lemon. Both are enriched with egg yolks and sugar, creating comforting dishes that could be enjoyed as light meals or desserts.
A worn handwritten biscuit recipe card filled with faded pencil notes, baking reminders, and handwritten variations added over time.
A typewritten Devil's Food Cake recipe made with chocolate, buttermilk, and Swans Down cake flour, finished with a rich chocolate-orange filling and icing flavored with fresh orange juice and zest.
A handwritten sugar cookie recipe made with buttermilk, shortening and a touch of nutmeg.
Raisin bran, buttermilk, and a curious six-week keeping claim give these Bran Muffins a little more story than you’d expect.
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.
