The Urbana Free Library has a very popular cookbook collection, but did you know the Champaign County Historical Archives has its own collection of over 100 local cookbooks compiled by local organizations, schools, libraries, churches, and various societies? If you would like access to these fantastic cookbooks with local flavor, just ask our staff at the Archives front desk!
Below is a sampling of recipes and other tidbits available in the local collection.
Grandma’s One Egg Cake from the Provena Covenant Hospice Program: 1980-2000 Cookbook, 2000
Recipe for Happiness from the Old Rails/New Ties Cookbook
Nutrition information from Healthy Eating for the 21st Century: A Collection of Low-Fat Favorites compiled by Carle Clinic Association Division of Cardiology
-Donica, Archives Assistant