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gja1000 · 08-28-2009, 01:29 PM

Hi Paula,
I was looking through some of my old hometown cook books from back in the 50's and 60's and I found a recipe for jam cake. It has the identical ingredients as the recipe you posted, but in lesser proportions. So, I feel sure this is probably close to your grandmother's recipe.

My grandma made chow chow relish from green tomatoes and/or yellow squash. She didn't have a recipe, so while she could still make it, I had the sense to watch her do it and write down the ingredients and the amounts. I've made it and it tasted just like hers, but it is a pain to make so I've only done it a time or two! Those old time recipes are priceless!!!

08-28-2009, 01:29 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Hi Paula, I was looking through some of my old hometown cook books from back in the 50's and 60's and I found a recipe for jam cake. It has the identical ingredients as the recipe you posted, but in lesser proportions. So, I feel sure this is probably close to your grandmother's recipe. My grandma made chow chow relish from green tomatoes and/or yellow squash. She didn't have a recipe, so while she could still make it, I had the sense to watch her do it and write down the ingredients and the amounts. I've made it and it tasted just like hers, but it is a pain to make so I've only done it a time or two! Those old time recipes are priceless!!! __________________ Gayle