Curious Cook always is so pleased when readers share treasured recipes of the past. Curious Cook received the El Rancho Clam Chowder recipe from E.G. of Bettendorf in response to a request from J.C.

If you know the history of fudge, then you know it gets the name from the mistake made when making caramel. A mistake possibly never tasted finer. Beginning with the original recipes, fudge has gone ...