tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post7032225352040544308..comments2024-03-28T06:13:59.923-05:00Comments on Industrial History: Former Salerno Cookie FactoryDennis DeBrulerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992361354510209661noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-6802947351923717312023-12-07T16:48:26.135-06:002023-12-07T16:48:26.135-06:00I just visited the family cemetery plot at all sai...I just visited the family cemetery plot at all saints desplaines . Chek out YouTube channel land cruiser Midwest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-11411621308234820302023-10-10T18:32:19.999-05:002023-10-10T18:32:19.999-05:00Yes it was a family business, owners were from San...Yes it was a family business, owners were from San Fili (Cosenza). They employed mainly Italians from that area. The newer and larger plant was on Lehigh in Niles. My father worked there for many years as a lift truck operator and also brought in the labor Union. I remember the owners names George and Alice, do not recall if they had children. The company was sold multiple times Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-49883773682388139832023-09-15T15:33:19.254-05:002023-09-15T15:33:19.254-05:00Oh my gosh, I so desperately want the Coconut Bar ...Oh my gosh, I so desperately want the Coconut Bar Cookies recipe!The Bake Depthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271952109557677317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-58007392142235541722023-05-15T08:22:43.760-05:002023-05-15T08:22:43.760-05:00To Vince Perrelli: according to Find a grave, Fred...To Vince Perrelli: according to Find a grave, Fred Salerno was from San Fili, province of Cosenza, in Calabria, Italy, born in 1877. The building was built in 1933, when he was well over 50; that age, and the size of the Factory tell that: 1) he must have been already quite affluent to build it; 2) so probably he had been working in the business for decades already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-87784012777937507082023-02-13T17:46:35.802-06:002023-02-13T17:46:35.802-06:00Does anyone have a picture of the new Salerno butt...Does anyone have a picture of the new Salerno butter cookie factory in NilesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-90229101908493385162022-10-31T10:10:32.610-05:002022-10-31T10:10:32.610-05:00My mom worked there in chicagoMy mom worked there in chicagoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-5968332051398881902022-10-16T15:23:26.753-05:002022-10-16T15:23:26.753-05:00Hi - I loved Salerno cookies growing up and I coul...Hi - I loved Salerno cookies growing up and I could swear they make a chocolate chip cookie in a brown box in the late 70s/early 80s but no one believes me. Do you happen to know if they did and what they were called (and maybe have a pic of the old box)? I just want to know if I imagined it lol. You can reach me at dena_schmidt@yahoo.com. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-61646500226458996572022-10-07T06:17:16.438-05:002022-10-07T06:17:16.438-05:00Mommy…
What is it dear?
I want a Salerno Butter Co...Mommy…<br />What is it dear?<br />I want a Salerno Butter Cookie!<br />Mommy…..<br />I heard you dear,Salerno Butter Cookie!!<br /> I’m 71 years old and I still remember that jingle on the TV commercial when I was a kid in Wilmette IL in the ‘50s. Yes the cookies were amazing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-39282524382850033122022-08-05T04:32:26.048-05:002022-08-05T04:32:26.048-05:00Woodman's has them.Woodman's has them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-44592119661342512702022-06-19T17:02:10.077-05:002022-06-19T17:02:10.077-05:00My father was born in 1927. His first job (in Ced...My father was born in 1927. His first job (in Cedar Rapids, IA) was assisting a regional Salerno territory sales representative in stocking, selling and maintaining Salerno display cases in department stores. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-3592266253457364122022-01-14T16:00:06.034-06:002022-01-14T16:00:06.034-06:00Hi Melinda!
The Salerno cookie factory is a bran...Hi Melinda! <br /><br />The Salerno cookie factory is a branch off of my family. They were my grandfather's God parents and at some point my grandmother worked there with them.<br />Just wondering if you still have the box laying around? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726503854614192843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-17323440431294547662022-01-08T01:40:11.257-06:002022-01-08T01:40:11.257-06:00As of August 2021, Google Earth shows the location...As of August 2021, Google Earth shows the location as a very run down auto wrecking yard. I found your site as I ate a few knock-off S-L Snacks National LLC "Santa's Favorite" cookies. Not even close to "Jingles", but it's what you've got today. S-L stands for Snyder's Lance, of pretzel and "Tom's Machine" fame. Now that this whole shebang is owned by Campbell's Soup, you might think they would make something a little more like the originals. If those recipes are still around, you might want to try and contact them. Would they listen?? NAH! But, Jewel Food Stores still stock "Salerno Santa's Favorites" cookies every year. And, every year I still buy about 6 boxes. So, who is the fool? (<-:) Morton WEST Class of 1968https://www.blogger.com/profile/00985194872571432568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-45668065484043584212020-04-27T20:08:21.463-05:002020-04-27T20:08:21.463-05:00Hi Deeisme,
My great grandfather was Roger C Sulli...Hi Deeisme,<br />My great grandfather was Roger C Sullivan owner of Sawyer Biscuit. Our family lore was that Fred worked for Sullivan at Sawyer. Have you heard of any history along those lines? My Dad worked at Salerno his whole life and we have a very cool solid brass cookie die roller for the frosted animal cookies! Alyce's mint cream patties were my favorite however. Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-23068819543421842952020-02-23T20:48:13.607-06:002020-02-23T20:48:13.607-06:00Hi Deeisme-
“Louie” ( Dominic) Perrelli was my gra... Hi Deeisme-<br />“Louie” ( Dominic) Perrelli was my grandfather<br />My understanding is that he and Fred originally worked at Nabisco, and left to start the Salerno Biscuit Company, with Mr Megowen who left a short time later. <br />As a child, I visited the building on Division St & ate in the cafeteria. When my grandfather retired, he was in charge of Baking and Chocolate—I was told. Fred would send each employee a turkey for Christmas, and we got boxes of Salerno butter cookies, too. <br />The placard on the outside door had the names of each employee on it. With few exceptions —for Irish—all the names were Italian.<br />I’d be interested in any of the very early history of the company— how it got started, who was Mr Megowen, did the Salerno’s come from Salerno ( my grandfather came from Cosenza, emigrated at age 14 with his 16 yo brother<br />Thanks<br />Vince perrelliAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851941360366144125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-3258951841225136782019-11-24T22:00:56.099-06:002019-11-24T22:00:56.099-06:00hi Melinda
Fred Salerno was my grandfather. I w...hi Melinda<br /> Fred Salerno was my grandfather. I would be very interested in anything you had. I have been collecting for years. I would be happy to share stories with anyone invested. It was such a magical place. <br />I have e mailed you <br />Deeismehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936694062641207977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-79338410397938363442019-06-09T11:24:10.360-05:002019-06-09T11:24:10.360-05:00I’m from Chicago born and raised
I loved those co...I’m from Chicago born and raised <br />I loved those cookies and I’ve never tasted any better I mean never <br />I do hope someone continues this fantastic recipe I’d pay 20.00 a box that’s the original box size <br />Please someone carry on the baking of this one of a kind brand <br />Thank YouAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357465293344774544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-46155669209696297402018-07-28T19:40:59.633-05:002018-07-28T19:40:59.633-05:00I am a Salerno, I don't believe i am related t...I am a Salerno, I don't believe i am related to this family, but would love to see the recipes, or if in your find there are any advertising items with Salerno on themAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796493949345814261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-21267624074073228942018-07-23T04:42:12.506-05:002018-07-23T04:42:12.506-05:00Hello Melvindale do you still have those formulas ...Hello Melvindale do you still have those formulas I would love to get a copy of them. I love these cookies and I am from chicago. Is this possible if so please contact me at pamelalock@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14687430388498626653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-23860506561919483872018-06-26T09:34:03.771-05:002018-06-26T09:34:03.771-05:00Your request went to spam. I can be reached at Eye...Your request went to spam. I can be reached at Eyeice4u@gmail.com. MelindaMelinda Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020919534325055158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-87457252863542120642018-06-26T09:31:09.724-05:002018-06-26T09:31:09.724-05:00I am just receiving your request which went to spa...I am just receiving your request which went to spam.I can be reached at Eyeice4u@gmail.com. MelindaMelinda Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020919534325055158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-80193766930483155102018-06-26T09:27:50.445-05:002018-06-26T09:27:50.445-05:00Hi there, I am just getting your email from April ...Hi there, I am just getting your email from April - it went to spam.I can actually provide the formulas. You are a brave soul, I was a commercial cake decorator for 30yrs. Not an easy job. Respond to Eyeice4u@gmail.com . MelindaMelinda Rhodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020919534325055158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-34731849334094489112018-06-25T20:21:38.960-05:002018-06-25T20:21:38.960-05:00Hello Melinda. I am very interested in learning so...Hello Melinda. I am very interested in learning some information about the Salerno business if you are interested in helping I would love to her from you. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735380560023534012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-72673968173182936472018-04-24T11:48:43.366-05:002018-04-24T11:48:43.366-05:00Hi Melinda, I would be interested if you still hav...Hi Melinda, I would be interested if you still have those recipes? I am actually in the process of starting a cookie company. I’m am just searching for a larger facility. If you still have them could you send me an email? Thanks so much,<br /><br />-SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261273978307520832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-53707079696257644042017-01-12T17:30:15.291-06:002017-01-12T17:30:15.291-06:00How can I contact you?How can I contact you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-45244608601281257832017-01-12T17:28:12.282-06:002017-01-12T17:28:12.282-06:00Hi Melinda, I'm very interested in getting som...Hi Melinda, I'm very interested in getting some information on this company and pictures if you have them. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com