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Seafoam Soup from Key West Cook Book, 1949

Posted on June 1, 2022
by Cara

Seafoam Soup from Key West Cook Book, 1949: Here are two recipes from the Key West Cook Book, published in 1949 by Farrar, Straus, New York. Of course we have the cookbook. See it here: https://www.vintagecookbook.com/product/key-west-cook-book-1949/ Key West Cook Book, 1949, Woman’s Club, Key West,…

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Champagne Cocktail from Crosby Gaige’s Cocktail Guide and Ladies Companion, 1941, 1949,

Posted on April 21, 2022
by Cara

Champagne Cocktail from Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies Companion, 1941, 1949. Yes, we have the bar book. See it here: https://vintagecookbook.com/product/crosby-gaiges-cocktail-guide-and-ladies-companion-1941-1949 Crosby Gaige’s Cocktail Guide and Ladies Companion, 1941, 1949: Cocktail guide written by Crosby Gaige and published by M. Barrows and Company Incorporated at…

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How I Cook It, 1949, McDonald

Posted on March 30, 2022
by Cara

How I Cook It, 1949 Virginia McDonald ran her Tea Room in Gallatin, Missouri. She was famous not only for her recipes, but also for the beautiful way she served her food. This cookbook gives the details of both. Introduction by Duncan Hines. Book published…

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Floating Island from Palmer House Cook Book

Posted on March 29, 2022
by Cara

Floating Island from Palmer House Cook Book: Talk about glamorous calories! Of course we have the cookbook. In fact, we have two copies. See it here: https://vintagecookbook.com/product/palmer-house-cook-book/ Palmer House Cook Book, by Ernest E. Amiet. Stated first John Willy edition, published in 1940 by John Willy,…

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Cobb Salad Recipe from Brown Derby Cookbook, 1949

Posted on March 24, 2022
by Cara

Cobb Salad Recipe from Brown Derby Cookbook, 1949: Cobb Salad is one of my favorites, but I didn't know that it originated at the Brown Derby! You see many different versions of Cobb Salad at restaurants, so it's nice to have the definitive recipe. Cobb…

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Braised Duckling with Grand Marnier from Esquire Refresher on Wines, Spirits, and Beer, 1949, Esquire Magazine

Posted on February 24, 2022
by Cara

Braised Duckling with Grand Marnier from Esquire Refresher on Wines, Spirits, and Beer, 1949, Esquire Magazine: Just one of the elegant pairings in this folio. Yes, we have the cookbook. See it here: https://vintagecookbook.com/product/esquire-refresher-on-wines-spirits-and-beer-1949-esquire-magazine/

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Purefoy Hotel Delicious Devil’s Food Cake from Purefoy Hotel Cook Book, 1941

Posted on February 22, 2022
by Cara

Purefoy Hotel Delicious Devil's Food Cake from Purefoy Hotel Cook Book, 1941 Of course we have the cookbook. See it here: https://vintagecookbook.com/product/purefoy-hotel-cook-book-1938-1941/ Purefoy Hotel Cook Book, 1938, 1941. True and Tried Recipes of Real Southern Cooking, by Eva B. Purefoy, owner of the Purefoy Hotel,…

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Avocado Dessert from Fireside Cook Book, James Beard, 1949, 2008

Posted on December 1, 2021
by Cara

Avocado Dessert from Fireside Cook Book, James Beard, 1949, 2008: Fireside Cook Book, James Beard: Just one great recipe from James Beard's 1949 masterpiece: Avocado Dessert. Although I know avocado is a fruit, I've never thought of using avocado as a dessert. Have you? Yet…

Wise Encyclopedia of Cookery, 1949, First Edition, First Printing. Thumb Indexed.

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Russian Easter Bread Wise Encyclopedia

Posted on October 13, 2021
by Cara

Russian Easter Bread Wise Encyclopedia: The Wise Encyclopedia of Cookery was published in 1949 by the Wm. H. Wise & Co., Inc., New York. In encyclopedic fashion, it covers everything from "A La Mode" to "Zythum." 1286 pages, plus detailed index. Here's just one great…

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Baked Virginia Pumpkin with Sherry from Dining with My Friends: Adventures with Epicures, 1949, Crosby Gaige

Posted on May 1, 2021
by Cara

Baked Virginia Pumpkin with Sherry from Dining with My Friends: Adventures with Epicures, 1949, Crosby Gaige: Yes, we have the cookbook. See it here: https://vintagecookbook.com/?post_type=product&p=22644 Dining with My Friends: Adventures with Epicures, 1949, Crosby Gaige: A prized collection of unique recipes, harmonious menus and delightful thoughts…