Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites
Ruth van Deman and Ruth Van Deman
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
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From the book introduction: "Aunt Sammy came to life with the first radio broadcast of 'Housekeeper’s Chat' on October 4, 1926. The character of Aunt Sammy—wife of Uncle Sam—was created by the USDA Bureau of Home Economics and the Radio Service. Many women across the country played the part as they spoke into the microphones of local radio stations."
This book has two sections -- Recipes from the 1920's and Recipes from the 1970's - soups to desserts. - Summary by Larry Wilson (1 hr 12 min)
Chapters
Introduction | 4:25 | Read by Larry Wilson |
Recipes from the 1920’s - Soups & Main Dishes | 7:23 | Read by Julie Burks |
Recipes from the 1920’s - Vegetables & Fruits | 6:49 | Read by Julie Burks |
Recipes from the 1920’s - Salads & Breads | 5:57 | Read by Julie Burks |
Recipes from the 1920’s - Desserts | 7:02 | Read by BettyB |
Recipes from the 1970’s - Main Dishes | 17:50 | Read by Trish Rutter |
Recipes from the 1970’s - Vegetables & Sauces | 3:28 | Read by Trish Rutter |
Recipes from the 1970’s - Salads & Breads | 8:11 | Read by BettyB |
Recipes from the 1970’s - Desserts | 10:57 | Read by BettyB |