Welcome

Welcome to Mama Cook's Recipe Box! For years I have been in possession of two metal recipe boxes that belonged to my paternal grandmother Gertrude Cook; who we all lovingly called Mama Cook. I have thought over the years that I would create a cookbook for all of our large extended family. But we all know how that goes, I got busy, didn't have time, etc. Then recently I had the idea to create a blog where I could list a new recipe from the box frequently. I would love to do one daily, but we will see how that works out.

I would invite all my cousins, aunts, uncles, etc....to share stories about Mama Cook, the family, the wonderful food she created, etc. I will include those in this blog as well.

I know that everything that Mama Cook, cooked for us, is not included in this box. Most of the great food that we all enjoyed from her was not made from a recipe. For instance, I once asked her to please give me the recipe for her chicken soup. She replied, " I just cleaned out the refrigerator". She just added all those yummy vegetables that she had cooked during the week into a pot with some noodles and chicken. It was the best chicken soup I have ever had :)

I dearly loved my grandmother and I miss her presence in my life!

I look forward to sharing these wonderful recipes with you.