1955 Creole Cookbook ~ Vintage Cookbook

You know, there are some books that just speak to you when you see them on the shelf. This cookbook was one of those finds. I saw it and even though I really wasn’t looking for another cookbook … it somehow found itself in my hands and out the front door of the thrift shop. I think I am also going to rename those stores I go to when I’m scouting for books … no longer will they be known by the name “thrift shop”. Instead, I will call them “Treasure Troves” because, that’s exactly what they turn out to be! Argue with me if you like, but spend a day wandering through the aisles and scanning the shelves of these stores and you’ll agree. 1955 Creole Cookbook Paperback, 66 pages Condition: like new Price: 9.00 By Staff Economists Culinary Arts Institute This cookbook contains as many drawings of New Orleans and the South as it does recipes! It’s a piece of art in itself! There’s a brief introduction to Creole style cooking and terms at the front of the book, in case you’re not familiar with the information. Then the book moves into recipes. There are 201 recipes included. … Continue reading →

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1950 The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Favorite Eating Places ~ Vintage Cookbook

Cars, road trips and restaurants have gone hand in hand for a long time! They have such a shared history, that car companies published lists of recommended places to eat. This book not only gives dining recommendation, but it takes things to the next level, by including recipes for the most popular menu items. The editors at the Ford magazine worked with their counterparts at the Lincoln magazine (the companies were separate at the time.) to collect these recipes and restaurant referrals based on reader requests. 1950 The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Favorite Eating Places Book Details Vintage CookBook Copyright: 1950 Publisher:  Simon and Schuster Author: Ford Motor Company Hardcover, 252 pages Condition: First Edition.  Very good, dust jacket in good condition, no marks, no tears, no visible shelf wear Price:  28.00 Synopsis:  Dedicated to the Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers of the United States. Every page has a color illustration of the restaurant or dining room.   As a special offer, the publishers included a map printed inside the dust jacket. Talk about a statement of hte times, there is a message printed on the outside of the jacket: Remove and open the dust jacket and find … Continue reading →

March 25 – This Week in AFC History

A look back in Apron Free Cooking History Since I’ve been writing on Apron Free Cooking (AFC) for two years now, I though it might be interesting to look back in the archives and see what was happening during this week in history. This weekly feature will include links to popular or entertaining posts from 2011 and 2012. 2012 March 28 – Chocolate Chewy Cookie March 30 – Irish Soda Bread 2011 March 26 – White Chicken Chili March 27 – Cookbook review of All Things Trader Joe’s March 30 – Easter Dinner If you like this post, please use the buttons below to share it! Don’t miss an update… sign up for email notifications in the right margin!    … Continue reading →