Antique Recipe Box and a New Blog

[4DThinker]

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.

4D

Edited October 23, 2025 by 4DThinker

[lew]

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

[John Morris]

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

[4DThinker]

Just added Corn Pudding and Cheese Sticks. 

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[4DThinker]

Added:

Tabasco cheese wafers,

pickled mushrooms, and

poor man's champagne

 

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[4DThinker]

Added:

Cheese Olive Tarts.

Hot Cheese Puffs.

Beer Cheese Spread.

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[4DThinker]

Sweet Potato Muffins

 

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[Pauley]

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

[4DThinker]

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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[4DThinker]

Zucchini Bread

I highly recommend this one!

4D

Edited October 24, 2025 by 4DThinker

[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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[HARO50]

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!

[HARO50]

Love your idea, 4D! Thanks.

[4DThinker]

Hush Puppies

Pumpkin Bread

 

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[Grandpadave52]

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.

[4DThinker]

Dilly Casserole Bread

Cranberry Bread

 

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[4DThinker]

Two Orange Breads

Irish Soda Bread

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[BB1]

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. 

[4DThinker]

Another Zucchini Bread Recipe.

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

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Edited October 26, 2025 by 4DThinker

[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. 

4D