[FROM BOOKLADY COOKS] I love browsing through the photos, sidebars, menus and recipes. There is so much context given in this hefty book you can almost imagine traveling back in time to eat at the tables of the wealthy and the farmer.
Some of the articles are:
•White House Dining
•Dining Away From Home
•Cooking on the Plantation
•Civil War Cooking
•Hearth to Microwave
Within each chapter there are explorations of life all around the United States, although the majority of the recipes and histories are heavily Euro-centered. There are a few menus, recipes and stories of Native American foodways, but even the discussions of dining in the southern states treads lightly over the issues of enslavement and the contributions of the enslaved cooks to our American food heritage.
Despite those shortcomings, this book is rich with sketches, photographs, details and stories of past foodways and worth a deep dive into our past.
[FROM THE PUBLISHERS] The Better Homes and Gardens Heritage Cook Book (1975) offers a collection of traditional recipes and culinary techniques, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in cooking and the history of food in the United States. With its timeless approach and extensive coverage, this cookbook is an indispensable addition to any kitchen library.
HARDCOVER, USED - GOOD CONDITION