EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 12M
Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites - Ruth van Deman
from Selections from Aunt Sammy's Radio Recipes and USDA Favorites · host Ruth van Deman
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
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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
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