childhood

Old – Fashioned Cookie Recipes

Sometimes we just want to go back to the days of our childhood. Did you know that science has proven that the strongest memory triggers are scent and taste? Perhaps that is why I always think of my grandmother when I smell cinnamon, or my mom when I smell sauerkraut cooking. There is comfort in those dishes our parents and grandparents prepared. The holidays are a great time to revive the memories of those before us as well as bringing back some of those childhood favorites. Here are a few old fashioned favorites of the baby-boomer generation. Is your favorite here?

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Old – Fashioned Cookie Recipes

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5 Essential Items For The Retro Kitchen

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This year, retro style is back in fashion in a big way. One place where retro style fits perfectly is the kitchen. A quick search online or trip to the shops will reveal that, if you know what to look for, you can find a surprising number of items and gifts that you probably thought you’d never see again. If you’d love to recapture your childhood and turn your kitchen into a retro time-warp, or perhaps you’re looking for the perfect house-warming gift for a friend who loves retro chic, these are the essential items you’ll need.

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Recipes for Easy Pie Dough and Ms Jean’s Raisin Pie

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For those who have trouble with pie dough, here is a recipe for Easy Pie Dough. Why not fill that dough with this recipe from my childhood-Ms. Jean’s Raisin Pie?

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Food for the Gods Cake – The Fast and Easy Way

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One of the best memories of my childhood would always be the times my mother would bake a kind of cake that my siblings and I love so much. The name itself is quite unique-Food for the gods. The wonderful smell of it baking in the oven would fill our house giving us a warm and cozy atmosphere.

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Food for the Gods Cake – The Fast and Easy Way

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The Two-Egg Cake – Recipe for a Grateful Life

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The Two-Egg Cake is a treat from my childhood. It is simple and unassuming. It is delicious without being pretentious. This article contains a story, the recipe and what it’s memory symbolizes to me.

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The Chocolate Miracle

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Do you remember your childhood days when you were told that eating chocolates are bad for you? For many years we were under the misconception that it was fattening, made our teeth rot, and was a major cause of acne and other skin ailments. Well it seems that we had been given a raw deal on this subject. There is some exciting news for chocolate lovers all around the world. Chocolate is good for you.

Emphasizing Vegetables Through Grilled Fresh Vegetable Salad Recipe

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During our childhood days, often times we get irritated by the commands of our parents to eat our vegetables. Because of the ordeal, we created few ways to eliminate vegetables in our plates every meal, like tossing the vegetables under the table, feed them to the dogs or throwing them in the garbage, while mom is not looking.

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Madsen Donuts – A Trip Down Memory Lane in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio

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There are certain memories from your childhood that stand out for better or worse. Many times they’re a powerful moving picture show of people, places and events that stir our emotions and pique our senses if only for a brief, warm moment. Is it possible to actually recall a specific smell? You betcha; especially if you grew up anywhere near Madsen Donuts, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio.

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Chicken Noodle Soup Just Like Lipton

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Have you ever reflected upon your childhood days when your mother would stuff loads of chicken soup into you when you were feeling ill? It was simply because the remedy has worked for ages and it had been passed down from mother to daughter.

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Childhood Stories and Retro Sweets

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After the scrumptious lunch, the group watched an old movie, Casablanca. While some stayed in the marvelous living room of Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick, the others went to the massive and equally stunning backyard porch. I decided to go with them with my grandpa and we talked about their favourite retro sweets when they were younger. Just opening up the topic brought the light to their eyes. It must have reminded them of their childhood or whatnot.

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