02: Capture Your Family Recipes Before They Fade Away

Cracked index cards scribbled with fading ink. Grandmothers humming forgotten melodies over simmering pots. Memories swirling like spices in the air – but how do we hold onto these culinary whispers before they vanish like smoke?

In this episode, we delve into the art of recipe preservation, offering practical tips and heartfelt insights to transform cherished kitchen lore into vibrant, living legacies. We'll explore the steps to ensure your family's culinary tapestry endures for generations.

So, grab your pen, fire up the recording app, and join us as we embark on a mission to safeguard the flavors that bind us. Let's ensure the next bite isn't just delicious, but a delicious echo of the past.

Resources

As you work to capture your own family’s recipes, you may find these articles and resources helpful:

• Exploring Family Recipes: Uncovering Heritage and Flavorful Stories
• Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour at Are You My Cousin?
• The brand of self-rising cornmeal Lisa’s grandmother used is not available. Substitute your favorite brand of self-rising yellow cornmeal.
• How to make buttermilk: https://iambaker.net/how-to-make-buttermilk/
• How to make old fashioned milk toast: https://thesouthernladycooks.com/how-to-make-old-fashioned-milk-toast-3/

See show notes for this episode at www.passingtheplate.org/02.

Thanks for tuning in to the Passing the Plate podcast! Ready to dig deeper into your kitchen adventures? Make sure to visit:

• Check out the Passing the Plate website.
• Check out our webinar and ebook on our Resource page.
• Ashley at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen: Get inspired by delicious recipes and start cooking delicious food at home no matter your skill level.
• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

Stay hungry for knowledge, keep the stories simmering, and join us again for our next delicious episode!