About Margaret Rose

Margaret Rose Gibbs (1919-1971)

Margaret Rose was born in the summer of 1919, just as the world was emerging from the shadows of the First World War. Growing up during the Great Depression, she learned the value of resourcefulness in the kitchen, making delicious meals from simple ingredients.

As a homemaker in the 1950s and 60s, Margaret embraced the changing culinary landscape of post-war America while still holding onto traditional techniques passed down through generations. Her kitchen was always filled with the aromas of freshly baked pies, hearty casseroles, and simmering stews.

Margaret was known for her meticulous recipe collection, carefully written on index cards and organized in her cherished recipe box. These recipes were more than just instructions—they were treasured family heirlooms that captured the spirit of mid-century American cooking.

Though Margaret passed away in 1971, her culinary legacy lives on through these recipes. This collection preserves not just the ingredients and methods, but the warmth and love that Margaret poured into every dish she prepared for family and friends.

We hope these recipes bring the same joy to your kitchen as they did to Margaret's.