Week 24 - Coconut Cake

In week 24, I made coconut cake from the 2006 book "I like You: Hospitality Under the Influence", by Amy Sedaris

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Week 23 - Luau Lunch

For week 23 I made a number of recipes from the 2004 cookbook "Retro Luau: Planning the Perfect Polynesian Party" by Richard Perry.

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Week 22 - Pineapple Upside Down Cake

For week 22, I made pineapple upside down cake from the 1959 cookbook "The All New Fannie Farmer Boston Cooking School Cookbook".

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Week 21 - French Bread

For week 21 I made French bread from the 1940 cookbook "Hamilton Ross Modern Cook Book".

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Week 20 - Chocolate Soufflé

For week 20, I made a chocolate soufflé, with my sister, from the 1960 cookbook "Better Homes & Garden's Dessert Cook Book".

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Week 19 - Florida Pie

For Week 19 I made a dessert called Florida Pie, from the 2004 cookbook, "Retro Baking: 100 Classic Contest Winners Updated for Today", by Maureen Fischer.

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Week 18 - A Mexican Fiesta

For week 18, I decided to make a number of Mexican dishes from the cookbook "Retro Fiesta: A Gringo's Guide to Mexican Party Planning" by Geraldine Dunann.

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