Mildred Lucille Grafton Swift

Longtime Monroe residents are very familiar with the name Mildred Swift. She is synonymous with cooking in Monroe. I'd like to tell you a little about her life. Mildred Lucille Grafton was born to Clara Glasgow and Henry Eugene Grafton near Ruston on November 2, 1899. After the break up of her parents' marriage, she … Continue reading Mildred Lucille Grafton Swift →

Famous Area Cookbooks

A post on a popular historical Facebook page about area cookbooks had me thinking about them. There are three that are very well-known in our area. I'll start with the oldest two. These two were compiled by the late great Mildred Swift in 1963. They were a staple in every woman's kitchen by the mid … Continue reading Famous Area Cookbooks →