Digging through a box of stuff that came from my folk's house when they down sized and moved out I came across this old oak box.

 

A little google research suggests it was made in the early 1900s.  Many other examples can be found with a google image search. 

This one though has what I think is an assortment of recipes collected by my mother and grandmother. 

 

Many of the recipes in it I recognize from family meals served to my family of 8 over several decades.   

I have no offspring to hand it down to, but thought sharing all the recipes broadly would insure they survive.

I started "The Recipe Box" blog to post photos and the text of each recipe from the box. 

https://myshawwalkerrecipebox.blogspot.com/

I've been adding a few each day.  I'll stop when every recipe in the box has been posted there.  Have a look.

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Edited October 23, 2025Oct 23 by 4DThinker

Good on you for sharing the recipes! Too bad the younger generation can't read cursive  to be able to appreciate the original papers.

Thank you for the recipes 4D!!!! And indeed, one cool box and story!

Just added Corn Pudding and Cheese Sticks.  😉

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Added:

Tabasco cheese wafers,

pickled mushrooms, and

poor man's champagne

 

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Added:

Cheese Olive Tarts.

Hot Cheese Puffs.

Beer Cheese Spread.

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Sweet Potato Muffins

 

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That’s a great story, for sure.  When I told my wife she said…oooooo i want see them.  Thank you so much.

Just a thought.... if anyone happens to make something from that blog post a photo of it here and I'll add it to the related blog post.  

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Zucchini Bread

I highly recommend this one!

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Edited October 24, 2025Oct 24 by 4DThinker

Bran Muffins

Date-Nut Bread

 

No baking info found on the Date-Nut Bread recipe.  I'm gonna guess bake at 350° until done. No promises on that one. 😉

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17 hours ago, Pauley said:

That’s a great story, for sure.  When I told my wife she said…oooooo i want see them.  Thank you so much.

Got the same response here!

Love your idea, 4D! Thanks.

Hush Puppies

Pumpkin Bread

 

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Finally getting caught up on some of the recent posts.

 

Good on you and THANK-YOU 4D for sharing the back story as well as making all the recipes available. What a kind gesture to keep the legacy going.

Dilly Casserole Bread

Cranberry Bread

 

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Two Orange Breads

Irish Soda Bread

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What a great find and neat design for the box! I've built a couple for my nieces. Interested in how the lid is hinged on the back. 

Another Zucchini Bread Recipe.

The one came from a family friend and is "Awfully Good!"

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Edited October 26, 2025Oct 26 by 4DThinker

Cookies!

Chinese New Year Cookies (aka Chinese Noodle Cookies)

Chocolate Cookies

Snappy Turtle Cookies (Award Winning!) 

 

I have fond memories of the 1st two. Mouth watering as I type this. 

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