Day 1049

It is no secret that I adore family recipes. When a loved one has no use for their incredible boxes full of “treasures” any longer, they often find their way into my hands. I value each and every one.

As much as I enjoy a good cookbook, these recipe boxes far surpass what you find in a book! Each is a veritable treasure chest of history.

They offer …

*Memories of days gone by

(Recipes shared at family gatherings)

*Special notations about cooking and baking

(References to “a pinch of salt” or “kneading until the dough no longer sticks to your hands”)

* Handwriting that floods the memories of your heart

(Pen to paper from loved ones no longer here)

*Dog-eared, finger prints and stains that tell their own stories

*A connection to your past loved ones that is almost visceral in nature.

So, for now, I am the keeper of the “treasure chests” and I love each and every card within. When I open a box, the joy that floods out warms my heart!