The Lost Southern Recipe Book That Grandma Swore By (1912)

I just found something absolutely precious – Marion Harland’s daughter’s collection of true Southern family recipes from 1912!

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This isn’t just another cookbook – it’s a glimpse into real Southern kitchens, with recipes passed down from mother to daughter.

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The batter-bread recipe alone is worth downloading – and wait until you see the note about how Northern cornmeal “will not answer at all”!

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These are the authentic recipes that made Southern cooking legendary, from overnight risen waffles to the most incredible barbecued ham you’ve ever tasted.

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What makes this cookbook extraordinary is how personal it feels. Every recipe comes with little notes and memories – like how the Virginia batter-bread “of my childhood was always baked in shallow pie dishes.”

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FREE: Download the 1912 Southern Family Secrets They Never Meant to Share!

Plus, there’s an entire chapter on “Hog and Hominy” that modern cookbooks wouldn’t dare include!

I’m particularly fascinated by the chapters on “Home Dinners Without a Servant” and “Entertaining Without Service” – it shows how even fancy Southern cooking was really about home and family.

And those old-time Thanksgiving recipes? Pure gold for anyone who loves traditional Southern cooking.

FREE: Download the 1912 Southern Family Secrets They Never Meant to Share!

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