Old Southern Church Cookbook Recipes

07/28/2026

I know my parents would whip this concoction up for colds and congestion. How about your parents?

In mid-century America it was very common for families to still treat everyday sickness using kitchen staples, over-the-counter salves, and handed-down traditions. Even doctors of the time counted on home remedies, as in this 1952 perscription from a pediatrician.

07/28/2026

02/27/2026

Make this super easy fried potatoes and onions recipe with only 10 minutes prep time. You'll be eating delicious comfort food in under 30 minutes.

02/17/2026

Among the documents on John F. Kennedy's presidency, preserved in the National Archives, is a small recipe card featuring his family's waffle recipe. Over the years, various cookbooks requested family recipes from the Kennedys, and one that was frequently shared was this waffle recipe, which JFK often requested himself from the White House chefs.