Just the other day a co worker suggested I put the lemons to use and make a Lemon Meringue Pie. So I thought how hard could it be. I got out my 1953 replica of Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book and looked for the recipe. This cook book was a wedding present from a good friend at our old Church. There is a note inside that reads as follows:
A Note to Today's Readers:
We get more requests for the 1953 edition of our "Red Plaid Cook Book" than any others. To remain true to this cherished work, we've reprinted it word for word; the text appears just as your grandmother or mother may have read it. Keep in mind, however, that some ingredients have changed since we first published this cook book. For example, canned food sizes are different than in days gone by; you may need to adjust ingredient amounts accordingly. Food safety guidelines have changed too, so be sure to adhere to current food safety procedures when preparing these recipes. For instance, you should cook eggs fully and cook meats to safe internal temperatures before servings.
My mom was born in 1953 and I love the fact that these recipes were around when my mom was born. Well here is the pictures of my time
spent in front of
the stove
I only made two pies but I wanted to get a close up of one of them. After we had dinner and the pies had cooled, we dug in. Wow! They were delicious. I took the second pie to work with me and the girls ate half of the pie for breakfast. I think they liked it.
