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The Bedford Sampler A Community Kitchen Time Capsule | New Bedford News
Step back in time with “The Bedford Sampler,” a 1967 cookbook born from the collective hands of over 200 local families—each contributing cherished recipes and stories, some still alive today. A labor of love spearheaded by the Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library, it’s a tangible time capsule filled with handwritten charm, historic home sketches, and even a Bicentennial edition in 1975. More than just meals on paper, these cookbooks are community anchors—fostering heritage, connection, and fundraising for causes like libraries. Now, the Schlesinger Library’s “Cooking up Change” exhibit…
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