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[–] j_roby@slrpnk.net 53 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] RuggleUrBuggle@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That Neiman Marcus chain letter... talk about a relic!

[–] joby@programming.dev 5 points 2 years ago

My family had a copy of that letter in the late 80s/early 90s except it was a Mrs. Fields recipe. I knew exactly what it would be from your comment

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 33 points 2 years ago

Good! We need the niche communities to start growing if we're gonna rid the world of Reddit

[–] CassowaryTom@lemmy.one 13 points 2 years ago

What a treasure trove! Right up my alley. Thanks!

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago

Thanks! I love finding new communities like this and I'm an adventurous cook

[–] TeenieBopper@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

How many of them are just a recipe from a label of 1950s cream of mushroom soup?

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

This is so cool! Finally, a use for all those squirrels.

[–] rez_doggie@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

finally a place for all gamgams famous tuna, orange and spinach aspic

[–] Hiccup@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 2 years ago (5 children)

Any good video channels for this sort of stuff - YouTube or otherwise?

[–] Raab@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Townsend does a lot of Colonial meals from that era of the United States. That's about all I got for you.

[–] AstridWipenaugh@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Make sure to find other sources before believing anything he says. He repeats a lot of "conventional wisdom" and truthisms that aren't actually accurate. He also has a pro-christian and whitewashed bias to his retelling of some things. I'd describe his channel more as historically inspired cosplay as opposed to retelling documented historical facts.

[–] obinice@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah, he's not the best source for information of any kind really, good production values though. All you need is a slick production and people will eat up anything you say.

[–] Raab@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I agree completely, although OP just asked for channels featuring old cooking recipes, and that is all I recommend Townsend for.

[–] Dhar@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 years ago

Check out B Dylan Hollis on YouTube!

[–] WestwardWind@lemm.ee 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's a little different, more historical content than "vintage" but Tasing History is a great YouTube channel

[–] OldQWERTYbastard@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Sounds shocking.

[–] Duranie@lemmy.film 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Look up Dylan Hollis! He's on YouTube and tests old recipes - be warned, he brings a LOT of personality lol. I really enjoy his videos and just picked up his cookbook, Baking Yesteryear.

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

His insta is amazing.

[–] emanon458@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Glen and Friends Cooking does a lot of recipes from old cook books. He also does cocktails from old bartending books, if that's your thing. He has a very warm and welcoming charm that makes for a pleasant and relaxing viewing experience.

[–] sik0fewl@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Every Sunday morning is the Old Cookbook Show!

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Do they have to be good recipes?

[–] MonkderZweite@feddit.ch 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)