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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This was the collection that started it all. I found this posted on eBay as a large lot of recipe cards, clippings, and other cooking related materials but not box to contain them all. When I received the collection, I was hooked. There were lots of handwritten cards, typed cards, clippings glued to cards, promotional cards, and everything in between.
As I worked through the archival steps on these, there were lots of little nuances that stood out. First, you’ll see quite a few cards with magazine and newspaper clippings that I’ve included. These stood out to me because there was clearly a lot of care put into cutting these out and then gluing them to cards to include in their recipe box. I find this extra time and care speaks a lot to me about the value of these clippings versus the hundreds of clippings that were simply loose in the collection.
Second, there were a lot of canning and pickling related cards here. So much has changed about canning since the time period of this collection. The use of alum and lime certainly stood out as neither are recommended by the USDA anymore. Additionally, many of the recipes expected a level of knowledge about the overall process. For example, none of the cards explain the actual water bath canning tools or process. Lastly, I got to learn a whole new (to me) unit of measure, the peck. One peck is 8 dry quarts.
Third, there is a type of dessert that self-separates during baking which I found completely fascinating. An example of this is “Cake Lemon Pie” (RCA0006-20260609-0111). This is high on my list of recipes to try so I can get my head better wrapped about the separation during cooking.
I also spent a good bit of time polishing the recipe parsing process during this collection. The formatted versions should be more consistent going forward and I’ll be trying to capture interesting notes in the Editor’s Note section at the bottom.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-01-12
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
3 girls, Alan Holcombe, Aletha, Alice Hill, Aunt Frances, Aunt Myrl, Belle, Bern, Betty Bangs, Betty Crocker, Betty J. Reynolds, Bridget, C. Kolar, Carol, Debbie, Eleanor Campbell, Elizabeth Gillenwater, F. S. Marrs, Frances, Frank, Frank Bates, G. White, Gail L. Becker, Gladys, Gladys Winkel, H.E. Erickson, Harriet, Henning, Hildegard, Jane Willson, Jeanne L. Holley, Joe, Josephine Brach, K.R., Kate Smith, Kephart, Kolar, L.M., Marie, Martha, Martha Yetka, Min, Minnie, Miriam B. Lao, mrs paul, Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Selmser, Mrs. Stassen, Orla, Phil, Rose Levy, Stuart, The Chef of Tiffin Inn, V.S., Vacie, Valerie Wildman
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alfajores
Description
An account of the resource
ALFAJORES
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups cornstarch (yes, cups)
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon brandy
Cream butter, add sugar and continue creaming. Add
the egg and egg yolks, beating until light and frothy. Add
the vanilla and rind. Sift the cornstarch, flour and baking
powder and add to butter mixture, mixing well. Add
brandy. Blend until dough is smooth.
Chill dough in refrigerator for a few hours, or until
firm enough to roll out. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Roll
dough 1/2-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into rounds
with a 1 3/4-inch floured cookie cutter. Place on buttered
baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes,
or until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool. Fill each
pair of cookies with Dulce de Leche. Roll edges in coco-
nut. Yield: 24 filled cookies.
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# Alfajores
*Yields 24 filled cookies*
## Ingredients
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 2 cups cornstarch (yes, cups)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp brandy
**For filling and finishing:**
- Dulce de Leche (amount as needed)
- Shredded coconut (amount as needed)
## Instructions
1. Cream butter, add sugar and continue creaming.
2. Add the egg and egg yolks, beating until light and frothy.
3. Add the vanilla and lemon rind.
4. Sift the cornstarch, flour, and baking powder together, then add to butter mixture, mixing well.
5. Add brandy. Blend until dough is smooth.
6. Chill dough in refrigerator for a few hours, or until firm enough to roll out.
7. Preheat oven to 325°F.
8. Roll dough 1/2-inch thick on a floured surface.
9. Cut into rounds with a 1 3/4-inch floured cookie cutter.
10. Place on a buttered baking sheet.
11. Bake at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until very lightly browned.
12. Set aside to cool completely.
13. Fill each pair of cookies with Dulce de Leche.
14. Roll the edges in shredded coconut.
Subject
The topic of the resource
butter
margarine
sugar
egg
egg yolks
vanilla extract
lemon rind
cornstarch
flour
baking powder
brandy
dulce de leche
coconut
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006-20260609-0306
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
cuisine:Latin American
decade:1960s
ingredient:coconut
ingredient:cornstarch
ingredient:dulce de leche
ingredient:lemon rind
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0006
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This was the collection that started it all. I found this posted on eBay as a large lot of recipe cards, clippings, and other cooking related materials but not box to contain them all. When I received the collection, I was hooked. There were lots of handwritten cards, typed cards, clippings glued to cards, promotional cards, and everything in between.
As I worked through the archival steps on these, there were lots of little nuances that stood out. First, you’ll see quite a few cards with magazine and newspaper clippings that I’ve included. These stood out to me because there was clearly a lot of care put into cutting these out and then gluing them to cards to include in their recipe box. I find this extra time and care speaks a lot to me about the value of these clippings versus the hundreds of clippings that were simply loose in the collection.
Second, there were a lot of canning and pickling related cards here. So much has changed about canning since the time period of this collection. The use of alum and lime certainly stood out as neither are recommended by the USDA anymore. Additionally, many of the recipes expected a level of knowledge about the overall process. For example, none of the cards explain the actual water bath canning tools or process. Lastly, I got to learn a whole new (to me) unit of measure, the peck. One peck is 8 dry quarts.
Third, there is a type of dessert that self-separates during baking which I found completely fascinating. An example of this is “Cake Lemon Pie” (RCA0006-20260609-0111). This is high on my list of recipes to try so I can get my head better wrapped about the separation during cooking.
I also spent a good bit of time polishing the recipe parsing process during this collection. The formatted versions should be more consistent going forward and I’ll be trying to capture interesting notes in the Editor’s Note section at the bottom.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-01-12
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
3 girls, Alan Holcombe, Aletha, Alice Hill, Aunt Frances, Aunt Myrl, Belle, Bern, Betty Bangs, Betty Crocker, Betty J. Reynolds, Bridget, C. Kolar, Carol, Debbie, Eleanor Campbell, Elizabeth Gillenwater, F. S. Marrs, Frances, Frank, Frank Bates, G. White, Gail L. Becker, Gladys, Gladys Winkel, H.E. Erickson, Harriet, Henning, Hildegard, Jane Willson, Jeanne L. Holley, Joe, Josephine Brach, K.R., Kate Smith, Kephart, Kolar, L.M., Marie, Martha, Martha Yetka, Min, Minnie, Miriam B. Lao, mrs paul, Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Selmser, Mrs. Stassen, Orla, Phil, Rose Levy, Stuart, The Chef of Tiffin Inn, V.S., Vacie, Valerie Wildman
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alice Hills Pickles
Description
An account of the resource
(1 1/4 lb = 1 qt.)
Alice Hills Pickles
4 c Water Bring to a boil
4 c White Vinegar and then pour
4 c Sugar over sliced pickles
6 t Salt in the jars.
1 Dill head in each Jar.
Process for - 3 min.
Above ingredients enough for - 6-7 qts.
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# Alice Hills Pickles
*Recipe from the kitchen of Alice Hill*
*Yields 6–7 quarts*
## Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 4 cups sugar
- 6 tsp salt
- 1 dill head per jar
- Sliced cucumbers (to fill jars)
## Instructions
1. Slice cucumbers and pack into quart jars, placing 1 dill head in each jar.
2. Combine water, white vinegar, sugar, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil.
3. Pour the hot brine over the sliced cucumbers in the jars.
4. Process (water bath can) for 3 minutes.
Subject
The topic of the resource
water
white vinegar
sugar
salt
dill
cucumbers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006-20260609-0285
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alice Hill
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Other
decade:1950s
ingredient:cucumbers
ingredient:dill
ingredient:vinegar
method:Preserved
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0006
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A fun collection spanning decades and states. This collection appears to have started life in Madison, WI and migrated to Bellingham, WA around 1979. There are a lot of names includes and some really fun recipes. I especially like the three commercially printed cards that include the contributors stories on the back. The stories add a glimpse into the history of the recipe and the contributor.
There are also several written recipes that I'm going to put on my 'to try' list. Vintage Wineberry Jam where you ferment the berries for a week before cooking into jam to give a wine character (maybe?). Bavarian Oven Stew just sounds super easy and tasty. And, let's not forget Bhajan's Banquet, which both sounds really interesting and the owner liked it enough to have the recipe in the collection twice.
An interesting note on the cards in this collection. Many of them were reused cards from a business that made loans of some manner. Many included notes of previous last names, comments like 'Bankrupt', 'Legal', and many customer names. I've removed the card backs on most of the cards and those where I couldn't exclude the whole back, I redacted the information. Adds an interesting level of additional depth to the overall collection though.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-12
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alice, B. Washburn, Barb, Barbara, Bhajan, Carolyn Harrington, Charlene, Charlotte S., Cliffie Strong, Elaine, James Vernon Strong, Jan Senk, Joe Ott, Lowell E. Wright, Mae Stevens, Mary Jo, Mrs. Barb Washburn, Ray, Sister Mariquita Luby, Washburn, Zella Botner
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US
Wisconsin, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alice's Salad
Description
An account of the resource
Alice's Salad
1 small cabbage, or ½ larger one
4 green onions, with part of green
Slice above fine, put in
bowl — refrigerate until ready
to serve
Dressing -
2 T sugar
1 T salt
¼ T pepper
1 t Accent
½ c oil
3 T vinegar
Seasoning packet from 1 pkg
Top Ramen Noodles, chicken
flavor
Mix above, refrigerate until ready
to serve
Crush uncooked noodles in pkg, reserve.
½ c slivered almonds ) toast at 350°
2 T sesame seeds ) about 10 min.
Mix all, but not until ready to serve.
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# Alice's Salad
## Ingredients
### Salad
- 1 small cabbage, or 1/2 larger one
- 4 green onions, with part of green
### Dressing
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1/4 Tbsp pepper
- 1 tsp Accent
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- Seasoning packet from 1 pkg Top Ramen Noodles, chicken flavor
### Topping
- 1 pkg Top Ramen Noodles, uncooked (noodles only, reserved from above)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
## Instructions
### Salad
1. Slice cabbage and green onions fine.
2. Put in bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
### Dressing
1. Combine sugar, salt, pepper, Accent, oil, vinegar, and seasoning packet.
2. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
### Topping
1. Crush uncooked noodles in the package and reserve.
2. Combine crushed noodles, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds.
3. Toast at 350° for about 10 minutes.
### Assembly
1. Mix all components together, but not until ready to serve.
Subject
The topic of the resource
cabbage
green onions
sugar
salt
pepper
Accent
oil
vinegar
Top Ramen Noodles
slivered almonds
sesame seeds
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1970s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009-20260629-0015
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US Wisconsin, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection (Family)
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alice
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Side
decade:1970s
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:cabbage
ingredient:ramen noodles
ingredient:sesame seeds
method:No-bake
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0009
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0005 - VTG 175+ Recipes w Box Handwritten Clipped Breads Pies Casseroles Seafood Donut
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This is an interesting collection in a very cool old, weathered metal box. I’ve captured the handwritten and typed recipes along with a small few of the printed cards. This collection really runs the gamut from doughnuts to cocktails with lots of casseroles and baked goods. There are a few in here that I’ll definitely be trying out. Though, while it’s my favorite recipe in the batch, I can’t say that I’m eager to try out 'Welch’s Grape Egg Nog'.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alberta P. Thornton
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-05-10
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
A. Thornton, Alberta, Alberta P. Th, Alberta Thornton, AlCox, Alice Neal, Aunt Beth, B. Green, Bill, Carina Milman, Carrie Velano, Connie McPhail, Doris Withee, E. L. Duncan, Elinor Cook, Ernestine, Ernestine Duncan, Fales, Florence Bebber, G. Inkem, G. Smith, Gertrude Rieger, Grace Cobb, H. Lord, Hoffmann, Isabell Small, Jessie J. Davis, John W. Thornton, Josie Bryant, Kath Bagley, Laura G. Palmer, Leona Parent, Lucy H, M. Lux, Marie, Marie Gifford, Marie H, Martha, Melvin A. Kelley, Mildred Wilson, Mrs Brown, Mrs Reynolds, Mrs. Bert Collins, Mrs. Bonneau, Mrs. Ethel Rickee, Mrs. Jorko, Mrs. Morrill, Mrs. Parent, Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. S. E. Howland, Nonnie, Pauline C., Pearl, Priscilla, Richard, Robertson, Roland Booker, Ruth Chadwick, Ruth Morrell, Thornton, Vera Ganoy, W. Smith, William Crossley
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0005
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Maine, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
All-Bran Muffins
Description
An account of the resource
2 tablespoons shortening 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar 1 cup flour
1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Kellogg's All-Bran 21/2 teaspoons baking powder
Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add egg and beat until creamy. Add All-Bran
and milk; let soak until the moisture is taken up. Sift flour with salt and baking powder;
add to first mixture and stir only until flour disappears. Fill greased muffin pans two-thirds
full and bake in moderate oven (400° F.) about 30 minutes.
Yield: 8 large muffins (3" in diameter) or 12 small (21/4" in diameter).
Note: When sour milk or buttermilk is used instead of sweet milk, use 1/2 teaspoon soda
and only 1 teaspoon baking powder.
H. E-119 Printed in U. S. A.
Back:
1364
c.
1
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2 3 2
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# All-Bran Muffins
## Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Kellogg's All-Bran
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
## Instructions
1. Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add egg and beat until creamy.
2. Add All-Bran and milk; let soak until the moisture is taken up.
3. Sift flour with salt and baking powder; add to first mixture and stir only until flour disappears.
4. Fill greased muffin pans two-thirds full and bake in a moderate oven (400°F) about 30 minutes.
## Notes
Yield: 8 large muffins (3" in diameter) or 12 small (2 1/4" in diameter).
When sour milk or buttermilk is used instead of sweet milk, use 1/2 tsp baking soda and only 1 tsp baking powder.
Subject
The topic of the resource
shortening
sugar
egg
Kellogg's All-Bran
milk
flour
salt
baking powder
buttermilk
baking soda
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0005-20260528-0144
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Maine, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alberta P. Thornton
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0005 - VTG 175+ Recipes w Box Handwritten Clipped Breads Pies Casseroles Seafood Donut (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Printed pamphlet page
category:Dessert
decade:1930s
ingredient:kellogg's all-bran
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0005
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Title
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RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This is a fun batch of cards from Florida. In this set there was a mix of handwritten recipes, clippings (most of which I excluded), and clippings taped/glued to cards. There were a couple of standout recipes like 'Hamb. Something' and 'Hobo Hotdish' that really cracked me up. There were also some interesting nuances in terms of techniques. One standout is the recipe for 'Vanilla Ice Cream' that includes lemon juice and flour.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-05-21
Contributor
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Anne, Barb Webber, Barbara Mead, Barbara Webber, Beth Allen, Beverly Bajus, Coral Weir, Detta, Dianne Illingworth, Dorothy, Georgie, Helen Wolcott, Jean Kremer, Lucy Messer, Lynn Desjardins, Mari Ellen, Mary Kate Hogan, Mercedes Bates, Mom, Mrs. Edward Mahnke, Mrs. Neill D., Richard Petty, Sandy, Sandy Schroth
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Almond Coffee Ring
Description
An account of the resource
Almond Coffee Ring
3 1/2 to 3 3/4 c flour Glaze
1 pkg active dry yeast 2-3 tblsp milk
1 c milk 1 tsp almond extract
1/3 c butter or margarine 1 3/4 c confec sugar
1/3 c sugar sliced almonds
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg Filling
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract (over)
Back:
Comb flour & yeast - In pan combine milk
butter, sugar & salt - 120 to 130° stir in
flour mixture add egg, beat for 3 min
Put in enough flour for soft dough.
Knead 4-6 min. Cover let rise 1 hr.
roll into 18 X 12 in rect Spread filling
over dough. Start at long end roll up
tight & seal edges. bake 375°
20-25 min.
glaze & almonds.
---
# Almond Coffee Ring
## Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups flour
- 1 pkg active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
## Filling
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
## Glaze
- 2–3 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 3/4 cups confectioners sugar
- Sliced almonds
## Instructions
1. Combine flour and yeast.
2. In a pan, combine milk, butter, sugar, and salt; heat to 120°–130°.
3. Stir in flour mixture; add egg and beat for 3 minutes.
4. Add enough flour for a soft dough.
5. Knead 4–6 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
6. Roll dough into an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread filling over dough.
7. Starting at the long end, roll up tight and seal edges.
8. Bake at 375° for 20–25 minutes.
9. Top with glaze and sliced almonds.
Subject
The topic of the resource
flour
active dry yeast
milk
butter
margarine
sugar
salt
egg
almond extract
confectioners sugar
sliced almonds
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004-20260522-0036
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almond extract
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:yeast
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0004
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Title
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RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This was the collection that started it all. I found this posted on eBay as a large lot of recipe cards, clippings, and other cooking related materials but not box to contain them all. When I received the collection, I was hooked. There were lots of handwritten cards, typed cards, clippings glued to cards, promotional cards, and everything in between.
As I worked through the archival steps on these, there were lots of little nuances that stood out. First, you’ll see quite a few cards with magazine and newspaper clippings that I’ve included. These stood out to me because there was clearly a lot of care put into cutting these out and then gluing them to cards to include in their recipe box. I find this extra time and care speaks a lot to me about the value of these clippings versus the hundreds of clippings that were simply loose in the collection.
Second, there were a lot of canning and pickling related cards here. So much has changed about canning since the time period of this collection. The use of alum and lime certainly stood out as neither are recommended by the USDA anymore. Additionally, many of the recipes expected a level of knowledge about the overall process. For example, none of the cards explain the actual water bath canning tools or process. Lastly, I got to learn a whole new (to me) unit of measure, the peck. One peck is 8 dry quarts.
Third, there is a type of dessert that self-separates during baking which I found completely fascinating. An example of this is “Cake Lemon Pie” (RCA0006-20260609-0111). This is high on my list of recipes to try so I can get my head better wrapped about the separation during cooking.
I also spent a good bit of time polishing the recipe parsing process during this collection. The formatted versions should be more consistent going forward and I’ll be trying to capture interesting notes in the Editor’s Note section at the bottom.
Creator
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Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-01-12
Contributor
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3 girls, Alan Holcombe, Aletha, Alice Hill, Aunt Frances, Aunt Myrl, Belle, Bern, Betty Bangs, Betty Crocker, Betty J. Reynolds, Bridget, C. Kolar, Carol, Debbie, Eleanor Campbell, Elizabeth Gillenwater, F. S. Marrs, Frances, Frank, Frank Bates, G. White, Gail L. Becker, Gladys, Gladys Winkel, H.E. Erickson, Harriet, Henning, Hildegard, Jane Willson, Jeanne L. Holley, Joe, Josephine Brach, K.R., Kate Smith, Kephart, Kolar, L.M., Marie, Martha, Martha Yetka, Min, Minnie, Miriam B. Lao, mrs paul, Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Selmser, Mrs. Stassen, Orla, Phil, Rose Levy, Stuart, The Chef of Tiffin Inn, V.S., Vacie, Valerie Wildman
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Almond Ice Box Cookies
Description
An account of the resource
Almond Ice Box Cookies
½ cu p butter ½ tsp. soda
¾ cup granulated sugar 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
¼ cup brown sugar 1 well beaten egg
1½ cups flour 1/3 c. sliced blanched almonds
Shape in rolls, wrap in wax paper, chill over night. Cut
in thin slices. Bake at 350° till crisp.
Back: blank
---
# Almond Ice Box Cookies
## Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg, well beaten
- 1/3 cup sliced blanched almonds
## Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients and shape dough into rolls.
2. Wrap rolls in wax paper and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Cut into thin slices.
4. Bake at 350°F until crisp.
Subject
The topic of the resource
butter
granulated sugar
brown sugar
flour
baking soda
cinnamon
egg
almonds
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0006-20260609-0302
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almonds
ingredient:cinnamon
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0006
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This is a fun batch of cards from Florida. In this set there was a mix of handwritten recipes, clippings (most of which I excluded), and clippings taped/glued to cards. There were a couple of standout recipes like 'Hamb. Something' and 'Hobo Hotdish' that really cracked me up. There were also some interesting nuances in terms of techniques. One standout is the recipe for 'Vanilla Ice Cream' that includes lemon juice and flour.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-05-21
Contributor
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Anne, Barb Webber, Barbara Mead, Barbara Webber, Beth Allen, Beverly Bajus, Coral Weir, Detta, Dianne Illingworth, Dorothy, Georgie, Helen Wolcott, Jean Kremer, Lucy Messer, Lynn Desjardins, Mari Ellen, Mary Kate Hogan, Mercedes Bates, Mom, Mrs. Edward Mahnke, Mrs. Neill D., Richard Petty, Sandy, Sandy Schroth
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Almond Thins
Description
An account of the resource
ALMOND THINS
Almond Thins
PREP 30 minutes plus cooling
BAKE about 20 minutes
MAKES 4 dozen cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ cup cold butter or margarine
(1½ sticks), cut up
¹⁄₃ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg, separated
1 teaspoon almond extract
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ cup sliced natural almonds
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In food
processor, with knife blade attached,
blend flour, butter, and ¹⁄₃ cup sug-
ar just until mixture forms coarse
crumbs. Add egg yolk, almond ex-
tract, and 2 tablespoons water, and
blend until mixture just begins to
form a ball (do not overmix).
2. With hand, press dough onto bot-
tom of 15½" by 10½" jelly-roll pan.
For easier spreading, place sheet of
plastic wrap over dough and smooth
dough evenly over bottom of pan. (To
help make an even layer, use bottom
of 8- or 9-inch square pan to press
dough.) Discard plastic wrap.
Back:
3. In cup, with fork, beat egg
white and salt; brush some over
dough. Top dough with almonds;
sprinkle with remaining 2 table-
spoons sugar.
4. With knife, gently cut dough
lengthwise into 6 strips, then cut
each strip crosswise into 8 bars.
5. Bake cookies about 20 minutes or
until golden. Transfer cookies in pan
to wire rack to cool 5 minutes. While
cookies are still warm, cut cookies
again following cut marks. Cool
cookies completely in pan.
---
# Almond Thins
## Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine (1 1/2 sticks), cut up
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg, separated
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup sliced natural almonds
## Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In food processor, with knife blade attached, blend flour, butter, and 1/3 cup sugar just until mixture forms coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons water, and blend until mixture just begins to form a ball (do not overmix).
2. With hand, press dough onto bottom of 15 1/2" by 10 1/2" jelly-roll pan. For easier spreading, place sheet of plastic wrap over dough and smooth dough evenly over bottom of pan. (To help make an even layer, use bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan to press dough.) Discard plastic wrap.
3. In cup, with fork, beat egg white and salt; brush some over dough. Top dough with almonds; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
4. With knife, gently cut dough lengthwise into 6 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 8 bars.
5. Bake cookies about 20 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies in pan to wire rack to cool 5 minutes. While cookies are still warm, cut cookies again following cut marks. Cool cookies completely in pan.
Subject
The topic of the resource
all-purpose flour
butter
margarine
sugar
egg
almond extract
salt
sliced natural almonds
water
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004-20260522-0011
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Clipped recipe
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:almond extract
ingredient:almonds
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0004
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A fun collection spanning decades and states. This collection appears to have started life in Madison, WI and migrated to Bellingham, WA around 1979. There are a lot of names includes and some really fun recipes. I especially like the three commercially printed cards that include the contributors stories on the back. The stories add a glimpse into the history of the recipe and the contributor.
There are also several written recipes that I'm going to put on my 'to try' list. Vintage Wineberry Jam where you ferment the berries for a week before cooking into jam to give a wine character (maybe?). Bavarian Oven Stew just sounds super easy and tasty. And, let's not forget Bhajan's Banquet, which both sounds really interesting and the owner liked it enough to have the recipe in the collection twice.
An interesting note on the cards in this collection. Many of them were reused cards from a business that made loans of some manner. Many included notes of previous last names, comments like 'Bankrupt', 'Legal', and many customer names. I've removed the card backs on most of the cards and those where I couldn't exclude the whole back, I redacted the information. Adds an interesting level of additional depth to the overall collection though.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-12
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alice, B. Washburn, Barb, Barbara, Bhajan, Carolyn Harrington, Charlene, Charlotte S., Cliffie Strong, Elaine, James Vernon Strong, Jan Senk, Joe Ott, Lowell E. Wright, Mae Stevens, Mary Jo, Mrs. Barb Washburn, Ray, Sister Mariquita Luby, Washburn, Zella Botner
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US
Wisconsin, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alpen Apple Crumble
Description
An account of the resource
Card 1 Front:
ALPen Apple Crumble 4-6 Servings
3 large tart apples (abt 1lb)
1/2 c. sugar
juice & grated rind 1/2 lemon
Pinch cinnamon
6 T. butter, melted
1 c Alpen (granola)
Core, peel and thinly slice apples, spread in layer
in a greased baking dish. Mix sugar, lemon
juice and rind, cinnamon. Spread over apples.
Thoroughly mix butter & alpen. Spread over the
apples. Bake in preheated oven (350°) for 35 min.
Serve warm with sour cream, Vanilla ice
cream or whipped topping
Card 1 Back: blank
---
# Alpen Apple Crumble
*Yields 4–6 servings*
## Ingredients
- 3 large tart apples (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Juice & grated rind of 1/2 lemon
- Pinch cinnamon
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 cup Alpen (granola)
## Instructions
1. Core, peel, and thinly slice apples. Spread in a layer in a greased baking dish.
2. Mix sugar, lemon juice and rind, and cinnamon. Spread over apples.
3. Thoroughly mix butter and Alpen. Spread over the apples.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° for 35 minutes.
5. Serve warm with sour cream, vanilla ice cream, or whipped topping.
## Editor's Notes
- **"Alpen (granola)"** — Alpen is a branded Swiss-style muesli/granola cereal popular in the UK and widely available from the 1970s onward. Any comparable granola or muesli may be substituted.
Subject
The topic of the resource
apples
sugar
lemon
cinnamon
butter
Alpen
sour cream
vanilla ice cream
whipped topping
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1970s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009-20260629-0026
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US Wisconsin, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection (Family)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Printed pamphlet page
category:Dessert
decade:1970s
ingredient:alpen
ingredient:apples
ingredient:cinnamon
ingredient:lemon
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0009
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
A fun collection spanning decades and states. This collection appears to have started life in Madison, WI and migrated to Bellingham, WA around 1979. There are a lot of names includes and some really fun recipes. I especially like the three commercially printed cards that include the contributors stories on the back. The stories add a glimpse into the history of the recipe and the contributor.
There are also several written recipes that I'm going to put on my 'to try' list. Vintage Wineberry Jam where you ferment the berries for a week before cooking into jam to give a wine character (maybe?). Bavarian Oven Stew just sounds super easy and tasty. And, let's not forget Bhajan's Banquet, which both sounds really interesting and the owner liked it enough to have the recipe in the collection twice.
An interesting note on the cards in this collection. Many of them were reused cards from a business that made loans of some manner. Many included notes of previous last names, comments like 'Bankrupt', 'Legal', and many customer names. I've removed the card backs on most of the cards and those where I couldn't exclude the whole back, I redacted the information. Adds an interesting level of additional depth to the overall collection though.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-06-12
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Alice, B. Washburn, Barb, Barbara, Bhajan, Carolyn Harrington, Charlene, Charlotte S., Cliffie Strong, Elaine, James Vernon Strong, Jan Senk, Joe Ott, Lowell E. Wright, Mae Stevens, Mary Jo, Mrs. Barb Washburn, Ray, Sister Mariquita Luby, Washburn, Zella Botner
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US
Wisconsin, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Alpen Cookies
Description
An account of the resource
Card 1 Front:
Alpen* Cookies 350° 9-10min 4 dozen
1c. sifted all purpose flour
pinch salt
1/2t. baking soda
1/2c. margarine or butter
1/2c. sugar
3T. boiling water
1t. honey or light molasses
1C. Alpen (granola)
Sift dry ingredients together and Alpen. Blend
thoroughly. Drop rounded teaspoonsful of mix
on greased cookie sheets. Keep the spoonsful abt
2" apart as cookies spread slightly. Bake 350°,
9-10 min. or until golden brown. Cool cookies
a few minutes before removing from pan.
Card 1 Back: blank
---
# Alpen Cookies
*Makes 4 dozen*
## Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp boiling water
- 1 tsp honey or light molasses
- 1 cup Alpen (granola)
## Instructions
1. Sift dry ingredients together with Alpen. Blend thoroughly.
2. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of mix onto greased cookie sheets. Keep the spoonfuls about 2 inches apart, as cookies spread slightly.
3. Bake at 350°F for 9–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Cool cookies a few minutes before removing from pan.
Subject
The topic of the resource
flour
salt
baking soda
margarine
butter
sugar
water
honey
molasses
Alpen
granola
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1970s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0009-20260629-0084
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Washington, US Wisconsin, US
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Barb Washburn
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0009 - From Loan Ledger to Kitchen: The Barb Washburn Collection (Family)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1970s
ingredient:alpen
ingredient:granola
ingredient:honey
method:Baked
source:RCA0009
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Title
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RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This was the collection that started it all. I found this posted on eBay as a large lot of recipe cards, clippings, and other cooking related materials but not box to contain them all. When I received the collection, I was hooked. There were lots of handwritten cards, typed cards, clippings glued to cards, promotional cards, and everything in between.
As I worked through the archival steps on these, there were lots of little nuances that stood out. First, you’ll see quite a few cards with magazine and newspaper clippings that I’ve included. These stood out to me because there was clearly a lot of care put into cutting these out and then gluing them to cards to include in their recipe box. I find this extra time and care speaks a lot to me about the value of these clippings versus the hundreds of clippings that were simply loose in the collection.
Second, there were a lot of canning and pickling related cards here. So much has changed about canning since the time period of this collection. The use of alum and lime certainly stood out as neither are recommended by the USDA anymore. Additionally, many of the recipes expected a level of knowledge about the overall process. For example, none of the cards explain the actual water bath canning tools or process. Lastly, I got to learn a whole new (to me) unit of measure, the peck. One peck is 8 dry quarts.
Third, there is a type of dessert that self-separates during baking which I found completely fascinating. An example of this is “Cake Lemon Pie” (RCA0006-20260609-0111). This is high on my list of recipes to try so I can get my head better wrapped about the separation during cooking.
I also spent a good bit of time polishing the recipe parsing process during this collection. The formatted versions should be more consistent going forward and I’ll be trying to capture interesting notes in the Editor’s Note section at the bottom.
Creator
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Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-01-12
Contributor
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3 girls, Alan Holcombe, Aletha, Alice Hill, Aunt Frances, Aunt Myrl, Belle, Bern, Betty Bangs, Betty Crocker, Betty J. Reynolds, Bridget, C. Kolar, Carol, Debbie, Eleanor Campbell, Elizabeth Gillenwater, F. S. Marrs, Frances, Frank, Frank Bates, G. White, Gail L. Becker, Gladys, Gladys Winkel, H.E. Erickson, Harriet, Henning, Hildegard, Jane Willson, Jeanne L. Holley, Joe, Josephine Brach, K.R., Kate Smith, Kephart, Kolar, L.M., Marie, Martha, Martha Yetka, Min, Minnie, Miriam B. Lao, mrs paul, Mrs. Bloom, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Selmser, Mrs. Stassen, Orla, Phil, Rose Levy, Stuart, The Chef of Tiffin Inn, V.S., Vacie, Valerie Wildman
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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RCA0006
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Text
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Title
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Amaretti (Macaroons)
Description
An account of the resource
AMARETTI
(Macaroons)
(Third Place Winner, Italian Cookies)
2/3 cup blanched almonds
2 egg whites
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Grate almonds fine in food processor or
blender. Beat the egg whites until stiff
and add sugar gradually, beating con-
stantly. Add the almonds and the almond
extract. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a but-
tered baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. Bake
at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or
until cookies are brown. Yields 2 dozen.
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# Amaretti (Macaroons)
*Yields 2 dozen*
## Ingredients
- 2/3 cup blanched almonds
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
## Instructions
1. Grate almonds fine in a food processor or blender.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
3. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly.
4. Add the ground almonds and the almond extract; mix to combine.
5. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a buttered baking sheet, spacing cookies 1 1/2 inches apart.
6. Bake at 300°F for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cookies are brown.
Subject
The topic of the resource
blanched almonds
egg whites
superfine sugar
almond extract
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960s
Identifier
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RCA0006-20260609-0268
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oregon, US
Creator
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Alice Yetka, Martha Yetka
Rights
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Personal/Family
Source
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RCA0006 - The Yetka family collection that started the project (eBay)
Format
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Printed pamphlet page
category:Dessert
cuisine:Italian
decade:1960s
ingredient:almond extract
ingredient:almonds
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0006
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RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This is a fun batch of cards from Florida. In this set there was a mix of handwritten recipes, clippings (most of which I excluded), and clippings taped/glued to cards. There were a couple of standout recipes like 'Hamb. Something' and 'Hobo Hotdish' that really cracked me up. There were also some interesting nuances in terms of techniques. One standout is the recipe for 'Vanilla Ice Cream' that includes lemon juice and flour.
Source
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eBay
Date
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2026-05-21
Contributor
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Anne, Barb Webber, Barbara Mead, Barbara Webber, Beth Allen, Beverly Bajus, Coral Weir, Detta, Dianne Illingworth, Dorothy, Georgie, Helen Wolcott, Jean Kremer, Lucy Messer, Lynn Desjardins, Mari Ellen, Mary Kate Hogan, Mercedes Bates, Mom, Mrs. Edward Mahnke, Mrs. Neill D., Richard Petty, Sandy, Sandy Schroth
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Text
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Title
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Ambrosia Spice Drops
Description
An account of the resource
AMBROSIA SPICE DROPS Senior Winner by Mrs. Neill D. Z[...]
1 cup shredded or flaked coconut 1 teaspoon salt
½ cup fruit juice (apricot, orange 2 teaspoons French's Cinnamon
or apple) 1 cup sugar
1¾ cups sifted Pillsbury's BEST Flour 1 cup Crisco
Combine coconut and juice; let stand one hour. Drain thor-
oughly. Sift flour with salt and cinnamon; set aside.
Add sugar gradually to shortening, creaming well. Add
eggs; beat well. Add dry ingredients gradually; mix well.
2 unbeaten eggs
1 teaspoon French's Vani[lla]
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
Stir in vanilla, walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls
onto ungreased baking sheets. Top with ½ to 1 teaspoon
coconut, pressing ends into dough. Bake at 350° for 15
to 18 minutes until lightly browned. Makes about 36.
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# Ambrosia Spice Drops
## Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded or flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup fruit juice (apricot, orange, or apple)
- 1 3/4 cups sifted Pillsbury's Best Flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp French's Cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Crisco
- 2 unbeaten eggs
- 1 tsp French's Vanilla
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
## Topping
- 1/2 to 1 tsp coconut (per cookie)
## Instructions
1. Combine coconut and juice; let stand one hour. Drain thoroughly.
2. Sift flour with salt and cinnamon; set aside.
3. Add sugar gradually to shortening, creaming well.
4. Add eggs; beat well.
5. Add dry ingredients gradually; mix well.
6. Stir in vanilla and walnuts.
7. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Top each cookie with 1/2 to 1 tsp coconut, pressing ends into dough.
9. Bake at 350° for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly browned.
10. Makes about 36 cookies.
Subject
The topic of the resource
coconut
fruit juice
flour
salt
cinnamon
sugar
Crisco
eggs
vanilla
walnuts
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004-20260522-0018
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore (eBay)
Contributor
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Mrs. Neill D.
Format
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Typed recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:cinnamon
ingredient:coconut
ingredient:fruit juice
ingredient:walnuts
method:Baked
protein:Vegetarian
source:RCA0004
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Title
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RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore
Subject
The topic of the resource
Cooking Recipe Cards
Description
An account of the resource
This is a fun batch of cards from Florida. In this set there was a mix of handwritten recipes, clippings (most of which I excluded), and clippings taped/glued to cards. There were a couple of standout recipes like 'Hamb. Something' and 'Hobo Hotdish' that really cracked me up. There were also some interesting nuances in terms of techniques. One standout is the recipe for 'Vanilla Ice Cream' that includes lemon juice and flour.
Source
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eBay
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2026-05-21
Contributor
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Anne, Barb Webber, Barbara Mead, Barbara Webber, Beth Allen, Beverly Bajus, Coral Weir, Detta, Dianne Illingworth, Dorothy, Georgie, Helen Wolcott, Jean Kremer, Lucy Messer, Lynn Desjardins, Mari Ellen, Mary Kate Hogan, Mercedes Bates, Mom, Mrs. Edward Mahnke, Mrs. Neill D., Richard Petty, Sandy, Sandy Schroth
Rights
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Personal/Family
Format
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Handwritten and typed recipe cards; clipped recipes
Language
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English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Collection
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Title
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Angel Cake
Description
An account of the resource
ANGEL CAKE
Yellow Cake Mix—Yellow can crushed pineapple
Large Cool Whip
Drain Pineapple saving Juice. Use pineapple juice as
Part of liquid and complete with water for correct amount.
Stir half the pineapple in the cake batter. Bake as per box
Instructions.
350- 29 to 34 min.
When cake is cool fold remaining pineapple and spread on
Cake.
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# Angel Cake
## Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (yellow/standard size 20 oz) crushed pineapple
- 1 large container Cool Whip
## Instructions
1. Drain pineapple, saving the juice.
2. Use the pineapple juice as part of the liquid called for in the cake mix, completing with water to reach the correct amount.
3. Stir half of the drained pineapple into the cake batter.
4. Bake as per box instructions at 350°F for 29 to 34 minutes.
5. When cake is cool, fold the remaining pineapple into the Cool Whip and spread over the cake.
Subject
The topic of the resource
yellow cake mix
crushed pineapple
Cool Whip
water
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1950s
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RCA0004-20260522-0065
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Florida, US
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Personal/Family
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
RCA0004 - Vintage Handwritten Recipes 3x5 Index Cards Grandma Grannycore Cottagecore (eBay)
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Handwritten recipe card
category:Dessert
decade:1950s
ingredient:Cool Whip
ingredient:crushed pineapple
method:Baked
source:RCA0004