VINTAGE VALENTINE'S DAY DESSERTS 💘 1950s, 60s, & 80s Recipes!

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CRUSTLESS BROWNIE PIE (Southern Living 1982 Annual Recipes, pg 33)
1c sugar
1/2c all purpose flour
1/4c cocoa
1/2c butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1tsp vanilla extract
1/2c chopped pecans or walnuts
whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
Combine first 7 ingredients; beat 4 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Stir in nuts. Spread batter evenly in a buttered 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. (Pie will puff, then fall slightly). Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
STRAWBERRY JELLO HEARTS (Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Cookbook, pg 17)
1 - 10oz package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
1 package strawberry flavored gelatin
2c heavy cream, whipped
Drain strawberries, reserving syrup. Add water to syrup to make 1 cup; heat to simmering. Dissolve gelatin in hot liquid; add drained strawberries. Chill until partially set. Fold whipped cream into gelatin mixture. Pour into heart shaped individual molds, chill until set.
CHERRY-COCONUT BARS (Cookie Cookbook, pg 39)
PASTRY:
1c flour
1/2c butter
3Tbsp powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients and spread in a 9x12 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
FILLING:
2 eggs, beaten
1c sugar
1/4c flour
2t baking powder
1/4tsp salt
1tsp vanilla
3/4c chopped nuts
1/2c coconut
1/2c maraschino cherries, quartered
Mix all ingredients and spread over baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.
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0:51 Crustless Brownie Pie
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4:50 Brownie Pie taste test
6:17 Strawberry Hearts
14:39 Cherry-Coconut Bars
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@Julies-in-a-mood 5 ай бұрын

You are inspiring me to make a vintage V-Day dessert recipe for my monthly dinner group. We’ve been meeting for 27 years this April!

@dianaarmitage512 5 ай бұрын

Yes, you should do it!

@lizzi437 5 ай бұрын

Yes! A dessert from 27 years ago???

@alexandrakennedy2000 5 ай бұрын

A dinner group sounds so fun!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Your dinner group sounds wonderful! ❤

@keturahpadgette1093 5 ай бұрын

I've used the brownie pie recipe for decades. We aren't that big on nuts in brownies, so I add chocolate chips instead. Sometimes, I bake the batter in mini cast iron skillets and make them into skillet brownie sundaes. My now adult kids ask for it every time they come home to visit.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I'll have to try it in a cast iron skillet next time! 😋

@BrowneyedGirlmjd 5 ай бұрын

Vintage Valentine's Deserts is perfect for me because I haven't had a Valentine since 2005!!! LOL That's almost Vintage,...

@SusanB7982 5 ай бұрын

I call those cherry walnut bars. My recipe is exactly the same but I use walnuts. I make a glaze out of the cherry juice and powered sugar and drizzle over them. It decorates them up a little bit. 🍒

@laurac5451 5 ай бұрын

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@karenrosen2983 5 ай бұрын

My grandmother had so many Southern Living cook books and gave them to me before she passed. During Covid I started making her favorites from them with my kids!❤

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@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@annettefournier9655 5 ай бұрын

That strawberry heart mousse is very similar to a recipe found on the back of the strawberry jello package in the late 60s early 70s my mom made it all the time. Put it in a ring mold and she set it in the freezer but the recipe set it in the fridge. Used cool whip instead of whipping the cream. It was called Strawberry Bavarian. My mom was a terrible cook. This was a huge hit!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

It tasted SO GOOD! 😋

@Elysian777 5 ай бұрын

Scanning your channel is like stepping back in time. I have had so many of these recipes. Amazing. I have a family full of great cooks and bakers.

@rebeccao8895 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the multi-decade format. ♥️

@renegadetwinkie3832 5 ай бұрын

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@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

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@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Hope you have a sweet Valentine's Day! 💝

@okiejammer2736 5 ай бұрын

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@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@youdeservethis 5 ай бұрын

Your anxiety puppy here! Of course your videos make it so I can handle my day. I have you Cooky Book, and I have been using that cookbook since I was four years old. Your videos make my day! Love the strawberry dessert! Will try! Just a hint--when folding in whipped cream or egg whites, I use a balloon whisk. Keeps everything inflated. Am trying the jalapeño soufflé tonight. Little wary because my souffle dish (that I bought especially for this dish) doesn't have very high sides. Thank you!

@juliez4944 5 ай бұрын

I loved this sweet little valentine's tribute! I have to say I was also 1 of those people that made the French cheese sandwiches, and absolutely loved them. So different and yummy with soup!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

So glad the sandwiches were a hit! I love it when people try out the recipes I share. 😊

@Angelina14799 5 ай бұрын

Red is my favorite color, and I have fond memories of those old fashioned little Valentine’s Day cards we would give each other at school. So, I love Valentine’s Day treats. ❤❤❤

@exomake_mehorololo 5 ай бұрын

I love all these vintage recipes 😊 I don't know why but all the recipes always sound good to me. I'm not a picky eater at all but a lot of modern recipes I see online or on YT always seem to contain a million ingredients, odd or difficult to get ingredients or overly complicated to make.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I totally understand! I love it when I can find a recipe that uses ingredients I already have on hand all the time.

@juliatepe5760 5 ай бұрын

I agree. I'm going to invest in the offset spatula😅

@sugarfree4118 5 ай бұрын

As for KZfaq or online recipes stick to traditional cooking. People did not use many ingredients 100 years ago, but used wholesome food. I like to watch recipes in foreign languages and then translate measurements through Google translate. It is close to authentic and it is fun.

@mizsuzee 5 ай бұрын

That chocolate pie looked so good. I might add a teaspoon of instant coffee crystals to it for a "mocha pie"!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

That would be a lovely addition.

@DonutDocP 5 ай бұрын

They all look fantastic (though I'd probably add a light dusting of powdered sugar to the bars). A thought on the strawberry hearts: Freeze to set the shape, then remove/plate, and put in the fridge so they (in theory) hold the shape, yet defrost to the mousse-like texture. Though I'm totally down for strawberry ice cream texture.

@MargaretUIUC 5 ай бұрын

Back in the early 70s, when I was in college in Portland, Oregon, it was a "thing" to go to a certain restaurant at the Portland airport to get Eskimo Fudge Delight. It was a slab of brownie pie topped with vanilla ice cream and covered with hot fudge sauce. So good, though I doubt I could eat it now--I'd probably die.

@suzanneleonard5485 5 ай бұрын

The brownie pie my husband would love. We celebrate Valentine's and our anniversary at the same time. This year is our 50th!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Happy 50th Anniversary! ❤

@abunchahooey 5 ай бұрын

I just don’t think silicone molds are good for anything mushy, lol. I’m guessing back in the day they used metal or glass molds for recipes like that. All three of these desserts looked really good!

@carolcopley3639 5 ай бұрын

Delightful. Thank you for scaling down the recipes to fit the smaller household. For some recipes it just doesn’t work out but you prove your efforts are successful. Enjoy your posts.

@craigjeffries 5 ай бұрын

All of these look really good, but especially the brownie pie. I mean, those are two of the best desserts combined into one.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@soniawithani7586 5 ай бұрын

My husband and I often watch your videos while we are having dinner, his thought was: how did they get that jello out of a mold, they didn’t have silicon then… my thought: OMG that’s the sunshine pattern, it’s my favorite. 🤷🏼‍♀️ priorities!!

@susan794 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the sponsor! 😊

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate you saying that! Wasn't sure how people would feel about it, but most have been very supportive so far.

@susan794 5 ай бұрын

You work hard to entertain us. Glad you're getting noticed for it. Keep the videos coming. Loving them!

@jenniferhutter9333 5 ай бұрын

Lol 3 for 3 Each one of these desserts were made by my Mom. I dare say they were her favorites for a time. But I don't think she ever tried putting the mousse in the freezer - too bad I think she would have liked it!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I love this! ☺

@loriloristuff 5 ай бұрын

I made early valentines for my adult children. Everybody got chicken pot pies! I made the filling last night in the crockpot, and made the pies in those aluminum storage containers from Dollar Tree. After baking and cooling, I put the lids on and crimped the edges. I added a bottle of wine, and TADA, lucky adult kids!

@O2life 5 ай бұрын

I do like this format. I like both, and this one is great for special occasion food.

@ArabianLady 5 ай бұрын

Hi @CookingTheBooks , This is great! Love these ideas! Is it weird that I was happy to see you using Factor just so I knew you were giving yourself a break now and then? You work so hard and put so much effort into meals and videos. It just made me happy to see you giving yourself a cooking break! Happy Valentines Day!😊 💓

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Not weird at all and very much appreciated. ❤

@thehauntedmansionfan 5 ай бұрын

I had to stop watching the video to make a comment that I keep forgetting to post. 😊 There's a song you use in almost all of your videos. You used it here when you presented the cut slice of brownie and topped it with whip cream. I don't know what song it is that you're using, but it's very similar to Mr. Rogers' 'It's You I Like' song. ❤ And every time I hear that song I get all verklempt and warm inside. It brings back so many childhood memories. 😢🥰 So I just wanted to say "Thanks." ❤ Thanks for unintentionally making me feel even more nostalgic than these recipes do on their own. ☺️🤗

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I try to go for a 'Mr. Rogers' vibe in many of my videos, so thank you for noticing. Glad the song could bring back some nice memories. It's called Cocktail Hour. I love using that song while I'm plating food! ☺

@janelleclark4458 5 ай бұрын

I always, always think of the Mr. Roger's song when I hear that music, too. Such a lovely man. He was an important part of my childhood, too. ❤

@CookingWithNeighbors 5 ай бұрын

I love the southern cookbook from the 80s and I love the brownie pie so much we make that from time to time. One of our favourites. Hope all is well . Oh and that orange bowl I want it lol and the mixer you have is pretty cool!!

@O2life 5 ай бұрын

The Mr. Rogers music was nice.

@christinesmith7810 5 ай бұрын

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤ I hope you have someone special to celebrate with

@wanderingteacup39 5 ай бұрын

I just made the little heart shaped cakes that “Ma used to make” from the Little House on the Prairie cookbook for Valentines. I fell in love with this recipe scene in the book series as a kid and was delighted when I finally got to make them as a child. As an adult I now realize, they’re a bit like a scone and benefit from a little homemade simple drizzle or jam.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

That's so neat! Did you get the recipe from the Little House cookbook? I have a copy but haven't looked through it in a while.

@katebowers8107 5 ай бұрын

You could just freeze, unmold, and allow to warm up to refrigerator temp before serving.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

That's probably what I'll do next time...and there will be a next time! The pink fluff/hearts were so delicious.

@bethhelminiak5063 5 ай бұрын

You have "That Sounds So Good." Make the Greens and Beans and Sausage, its amazing. I'm sick, and I have a pot of it simmering right now. And it freezes really well, so make the whole pot and split into individual servings and freeze them for later meals!

@eathomelive 5 ай бұрын

Yay! You got a sponsor! I am so happy for you. I am always so excited to watch my favorite KZfaqrs grow and become more successful.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying this! I was nervous about how people would respond, but so far it's been overwhelmingly positive. ❤

@tammymyer5347 5 ай бұрын

Brownies for Valentine’s Day ❤ seem perfect to me. Most people like brownies, even people who aren’t big on sweets. My Aunt always makes all the nieces and nephews in the family brownies, and she always makes me marbled brownies which I love so much and look forward to. ❤

@dianaarmitage512 5 ай бұрын

You hit this one outta the park! I wish I was your neighbor so you could share your extras - lol!! 😂💞❤ Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

@karinberonius8799 5 ай бұрын

A Happy Valentine's to you too!

@mollysmith6055 5 ай бұрын

Fun video, Anna! The first recipe would be so easy to change to gluten free so that I could make it with my grandkids. A little dusting of powdered sugar would be pretty on top of that too. The little heart molds would be fun too and I actually have some vintage aluminum heart molds to make it with. This is going on the list, I even have the strawberries in the freezer already. Thank you for the comparison, I'll be freezing them before unmolding for sure. It looks similar to the strawberry dessert my mom would make for my birthday. I'll have to send you that recipe for strawberry season. (It was from our newspaper's 'homemaker service' in 1970.) All those recipes looked great, thank you for selecting and filming them to share with us.

@dianaw.571 4 ай бұрын

We make a dessert similar to the "strawberry fluff" hearts. It uses the same ingredients and includes cubed angel food cake mixed in and chilled. So good. The Pillsbury pamphlet cookbooks made holiday versions including Valentine's Day. Wish I still had my collection of them.

@terin1862 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to try the cherry coconut bars, but I will use almonds.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Almonds would be great!

@peneloperose2252 5 ай бұрын

Firstly, I love Valentine's Day! I have since I was a little kid. I loved giving Valentine's Day cards and candy to my classmates as a child. I have just always thought that it was such a sweet day. Secondly, I have had the brownie pie before, but I don't think that it was from that cookbook. My mom was never into Southern Living, so I doubt she would have had the cookbook. Finally, I think that I would love the cherry coconut bars. I have actually had other cherry coconut desserts before and I love the flavor combo.

@kaytiej8311 5 ай бұрын

Love the format. Was fun to have a change.

@blueminnie13 5 ай бұрын

That was so much fun! I have the Holiday cookbook. I'm going to try the Jello as my mom (99) really likes these kinds of desserts. I really enjoyed seeing the different cookbooks. I'm always spying behind you to see what other cookbooks you have on your shelf.

@laurac5451 5 ай бұрын

I just realized brownies and fudge first ingredient is sugar. I have a box maybe I'll make it and never again have that. found a 2021 southern living annual cookbook for 5.99 on amazon.

@GilMeansJoy 5 ай бұрын

This was super cute. I don't have strong feelings about the format, so I support whatever is easier and more fun for you.

@Jess-fp2wf 5 ай бұрын

All of these recipes look so good! Personally, community cookbooks are my favorite and I love finding them at yard sales and library sales. They remind me of alllll the food I grew up eating at every church potluck I went to growing up 😂

@karenwivell8300 5 ай бұрын

I think I have to try that strawberry dessert but without the heart mold

@debbieblaylock9997 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful thanks for sharing ❤

@janelleclark4458 5 ай бұрын

I'm all set for these treats! I found the 1982 Southern Luving cookbook at Goodwill last fall, so I can make the Brownie Pie, and I just bought a jar of maraschino cherries in order to make the Friendly Dog salad from your last video, so I can make the Cherry Bars! And the Strawberry Hearts look soooo good. Thanks for all the ideas.

@DianeSLoftis 5 ай бұрын

Wow! You chose some cool unique recipes. Gonna try the brownie pie for the same reasons as you.😅💘 Would you consider doing a show & tell video about The Handyman’s Book 🧐 on your top shelf? I’m curious, but I know it’s not ‘cooking’ related.

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I would consider it! A few people have asked about it in the comments, so it seems like there's some interest.

@yolandaponkers1581 5 ай бұрын

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!! ❤

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You as well! 💝

@donnagent6046 5 ай бұрын

I’ll be making the strawberry fluff this weekend.

@nathynatram3405 5 ай бұрын

I am happy to find a channel where vintage cooking books are used as inspiration because they never go out of style. Besides, it's like studying English. I'm from Mexico. all the best!

@laurensawyer330 5 ай бұрын

Such fun desserts! I have the same holiday cookbook from BHG. I, too, have not tried anything from it yet. Those gelatin hearts look so good & it would be fun to experiment with different flavors. Thanks for sharing! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

5 ай бұрын

I made brownie pie for my family. It was very good. We mixed for the full 4 minutes with a hand mixer and the crust raised up to a crunchy merengue like top. I had everything in my pantry. Very economical and delicious. Thank you for bringing this recipe to my attention:)

@melaniefisher8823 5 ай бұрын

Loved this format, I would enjoy more like this. XOXO happy valentine's day!

@donnagent6046 5 ай бұрын

Made the strawberry dessert today for my family but served it in separate dishes. It was fantastic and I will be making it again.

@user-wy2le6kk7e 5 ай бұрын

You need to make the Cherry Coconut Bars from the Betty Crocker Cooky Book instead. It’s a better recipe!!!!

@PatriciaWeglarz 5 ай бұрын

oh yum!! All of these look absolutely delicious.

@bettywales6874 5 ай бұрын

I like the concept of a variety of different "takes" on a valentine's dish. You could really play with that, maybe with different decades, or different types of freezer desserts for a summer video.

@UFOS4 5 ай бұрын

Just love these old recipes. I think it’s great that you chose them from 3 different cookbooks. They were all “new” to me and I’m really tempted to make that Brownie Pie. II’ll skip the jello desert, never had much luck with molds. My last good jello dessert was Jello 1-2-3 from the box around 1972.😊 Happy Valentines Day!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I loved Jello 1-2-3. Such a special treat when I was a kid!

@denisehundsrucker2171 5 ай бұрын

I have a question, did the cookbook from the 80s used a metal heart shaped pan because that might have something to do with why it didn’t get hard because it didn’t get cold enough?

@mirandamom1346 5 ай бұрын

And I was wondering if they were just thinner.

@anseatery 5 ай бұрын

YASSSS I LOVE the concept of vintage recipes reimagined! Had to subscribe right away!

@brandonarkell5357 5 ай бұрын

I like the fact that you used three different cookbooks. I think it was necessary so that you could gather enough recipes to cover a specific holiday theme.

@katebowers8107 5 ай бұрын

I found your channel and I’ve really been enjoying it… I’m contemplating making a jello mold dessert for next Friday!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Hello and WELCOME! Glad to have you here. ❤

@okiejammer2736 5 ай бұрын

❤ LOVED ALL OF THIS + THE COOKBOOKS at the end. De-lish! Thanks so much.

@robylove9190 5 ай бұрын

Great video ❤

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! ☺

@Yamp44 5 ай бұрын

Every Holiday Season, my mom makes a dessert that is similar to this coconut cherry bar you've made. In her recipe, there are walnuts and the cherries are green and red glazed cherries instead of maraschino cherries, but it's otherwise almost identical. She calls them "Dream Squares" and apparently it's a recipe that was made for generations in my maternal grandmother's family. If you love bar cookies (and I know you love 80s' recipes), you might try to hunt for the book "150 delicious squares" from Jean Paré. It's a really famous Canadian cookbook and it's been re-edited a few times since it's original printing in 1981. In Canada, it's easy to find the original print in thrift shops, but I'm sure you could seek it out in the USA and find it without much problem.

@lindsayconley7617 5 ай бұрын

Woooooooo first comment🎉🎉 The brownie pie was tasty, hard to go wrong with brownies!!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Rewatching this video is making me hungry, so I am definitely looking forward to dinner this evening! 😂

@risasklutteredkitchen1293 5 ай бұрын

I have all the Southern Living Annuals from 1979 (first one??) to 2002 and have barely cooked or baked from them. I should pay more attention to them.

@TuckerSP2011 5 ай бұрын

Those were 3 nice recipes! I think the cherry coconut bars must be delicious!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@1winterelf 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video. I plan on making a couple of these but wanted to make a quick comment about the heart molds. Back in the day most of the heart molds were metal or ceramic. These would be much easier to unfold a mouse like texture, but agree that presenting this in a nice glass or bowl would still be very special. I look forward to your next video!

@danacoughlin4288 5 ай бұрын

I love when I realize I have one of the books you are using! I have the Better Homes and Gardens Holiday cookbook.

@nancywelsh8028 5 ай бұрын

Your blue/white Cordell plates that you had one of your desserts on was my family plates when I was growing up. Great memories! I have not thought about that design for years. Thank you for that. ❤️🫶🏻😘

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

The Snowflake Blue pattern is a favorite for sure. Glad it sparked a nice memory for you. ❤

@lifeisgoodll 5 ай бұрын

All 3 of these look delicious ♥️💖♥️ I can’t decide which one to try first!

@bbymks5 5 ай бұрын

The last recipe reminds me of the Chewy Coconut Coffee Breakers on page 47 I made from the Pillsbury's Best of Bake-Off Collection. Notes I made for making them next time was to double the filling and the glaze and measure the cherries with your heart.

@nancyberg8108 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Anna, I enjoyed the video. I will be trying the cherry 🍒 bars for sure.

@dianarising7703 5 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Your description of the cherry cookie bars make them sound so delicious. So often, cookie bars are really dense and dry.

@CatsPajamas23 5 ай бұрын

In the 1980s I made that brownie pie (same recipe but it was on the back of a box of cake flour) for my now ex-husband and dinner guests. It was good; it's a decent fudgey brownie. At the time, I had also a small piece of flourless torte in my fridge (purchased that day, when I bought the ingredients for the dinner.) It was called 'chocolate decadence' or something similar, and I sampled it while I was putting the finishing touches on dinner. THAT was the texture I was hoping for with the brownie pie, which of course, even piled with freshly whipped cream and chocolate, fell way short. {Although I loved to bake, I was in my early 20s and had made tortes with nut flour in lieu of wheat flour, meringue, etc, I had never made a flourless chocolate cake. So unbelievably good.)

@lillieknight 5 ай бұрын

I liked the format. Maybe if you folded in the cherries and pecans, the cherry pieces would stay prominent after it’s baked. They frozen hearts looked so good too.

@TeganM.C. 5 ай бұрын

That brownie pie looked delicious! Very cute ideas for Valentine's day!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

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Love this theme❤❤❤

@daughteroftheblackmadonna8936 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this format. I really like it when you do a few things together like this. I’m totally making the cherry coconut bars

@Rhaenspots 4 ай бұрын

Anna, I love your videos so much. You’re so wholesome and genuine! Love your humor and cooking, you’re awesome ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us!

@misscharlotte5075 3 ай бұрын

I like to cut bars into fingers. Easy to cu remove from pan and you get more servings. Really enjoying your channel. ❤

@belindajacalne994 5 ай бұрын

Hi Anna! Thank you for sharing the recipes for Valentine's Day desserts! I'm going to make the crustless brownie pie! Will either use a heart-shaped pan or cut it into a heart after baking and cooled. Crossing fingers 🤞 it will work! Will keep you posted! You're absolutely awesome!

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And good luck! ❤

@elisepatterson7869 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if you have any cookbooks written by and for Black Americans! Their contribution to American staples is huge !

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

You're right! I have some that are more modern, but would love to get ahold of some vintage ones. I've been keeping an eye out for a copy of 'What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking' in the wild, but may just order one instead.

@cookingwithsherry 5 ай бұрын

I love vintage desserts! Valentines desserts are the best ! Thanks for sharing

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Sherry! Happy Valentine's Day! 💝

@normacooper6377 5 ай бұрын

Yum! Chocolate Brownie Pie? Yes, please!

@dreamweaver3406 5 ай бұрын

I have a small heart shaped cake pan that I think I'll try that brownie "pie" in 🙂thanks for sharing Anna. you're an inspiration!

@robingirlwonder5067 5 ай бұрын

I just have to add there arr usually many ways to do one thing... as long as we get to the finish line that's all that matters. There is never a reason to be rude or persnickety with the people who post videos just because they don't do things your way. These videos take soooo much work and speaking for myself I really enjoy videos like this. Thank you for sharing you love for retro cooking Anna... I have put my spin on a few of your offerings for recipes and they fun to cook and my people enjoyed the tastings... So thank you for your time!❤❤❤

@cooking_the_books 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that! I am fond of the saying, 'this is A way, not THE way.'