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The Dirty Secret of ‘Secret Family Recipes’
Surprisingly often, they're copied from mayo jars and famous cookbooks.
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What a delightful story! On a side note, I would encourage anyone who has a special recipe or even a family favorite to write it down! My mom was a really good cook but didn't write down any recipes. She passed away some years ago and there are things she made, which may very well have come from a box, bag or jar, that I miss having. I've started this for my son. One year I bought him a wooden recipe box and included several family recipes. I add to it when I think of it or when he requests something.
My grandmothers recipe for potato salad came off a mayonnaise jar. It was pretty good too.