The last page of a hospital auxiliary cookbook published in 1923 had this poem. It fits my mood as 2023 comes to an end. I’ve really enjoyed exploring 1923 cookbooks this year to find foods to make for this blog.
I always do recipes on my Sunday post, so there actually will be one more post on December 31 that contains a 1923 recipe. As I browsed through my 1923 cookbooks one last time to select that recipe, it felt a bit bittersweet. There are so many wonderful 1923 recipes that I never had a chance to make – and that I now will never make as I retire my 1923 cookbooks to the bookshelves in the basement family room; but, at the same time, I can hardly wait to start looking through a whole new (actually old) group of 1924 cookbooks.
Have a happy new year! And, thank you to all the readers that I’ve gotten to know over the past 12 years. You’re awesome. You have made this journey so much fun, and I’ve learned so much from you and your comments. I look forward to exploring 1924 foods with you next year.
Looking forward to more deliciousness in 2024, Sheryl!
Based on a quick scan of the 1924 cookbooks and magazines that I got off Ebay, the upcoming year should be a very delicious year.
Your blog is so much fun, and I’ve particularly enjoyed noticing the ways in which we English and Americans are so very alike … and so very different. Here’s to 2024!
Agree – I’m often surprised by which things are similar and which are different.
It is so fun to see what recipes you post Sheryl! Thanks for the good job! Edie
It’s’s wonderful to hear that you enjoy this blog. I’m so fortunate to have a friend like you. Belated Merry Christmas wishes, and have a happy 2024.
I have enjoyed your posts for years and look forward to the “new” recipes this year. Your giving us the originals, along with the updates, is fantastic.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know you over the years. It’s nice to hear that you enjoy this blog. Here’s to 2024!
Your stories and recipes are always interesting. A place of calm in the kitchen. Happy New Year, Everyone!
Thanks for the kind words. I have a lot of fun doing this blog, and it’s always nice to hear when others enjoy it. Happy New Year!
Well done! Pun intended.
🙂 Thanks!
Sheryl, thank YOU! I’ve enjoyed the look back and the recipes shared!
You’re very welcome. It’s nice to hear that you enjoy this blog.
It is always a surprise as to what is on the menu. I particularly enjoyed the personal take on your post this time! Cheers and happy new year.
Thanks! I have a lot of fun deciding which recipes to make. Happy New Year!
And to you as well!
Thank you Sheryl, I’ve enjoyed the year of recipes too. Especially as it was the year of my mother’s birth. Looking forward to what the next year brings. Best wishes Diane from Down Under (Australia)
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipes. It nice to hear that 1923 held a special meaning for you. I think that you’ll also enjoy the 1924 recipes. I’ve been having fun as I begin to decide which ones to make in the upcoming year.
Thanks so much for what you do. I always enjoy the read and sometimes forward a recipe to my son.
You’re welcome! It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoy this blog.
Looking forward to 1924 there are always some surprise and some baking stalwarts…Happy Cooking for 1924 aka 2024 🙂
I think that you’ll enjoy the upcoming recipes. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Sheryl x
That is a great ending to the cookbook and to your 1923 year.
I also liked how that cookbook ended. The little poem worked well both to close the cookbook, and to end my year.
Sheryl, I was so happy to have found a kindred spirit Central PA blogger way back when you were sharing your grandmother’s diary. My own blog has dribbled off, but I still read yours and while I don’t comment as much, I love knowing you are still here, archiving all of our collective pasts of everyday living through a woman-centric lens. Happy New Year!
The years sure have flown by. It’s hard to believe that as of Jan. 1, I will have been doing this blog for 13 years. I have warm memories of the “diary years.” I’ve so enjoyed getting to know you over the years.
Sheryl