Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-218) and index.

A family history and compilation of family recipes from the Midwest. Begins with narratives of the way each couple met, married, and lived their daily lives, often under hardship. Sample menus from several generations are included, so the reader can see just what kind of dishes would have been prepared daily. A wide variety of food is covered, including old-time dishes such as spoon bread, chicken and dumplings, and custard pie as well as the less traditional salmon soup, ham strata, and cranberry candle salad.