Edna Lewis (19162006) wrote some of Americas most resonant, lyrical, and significant cookbooks, including the now classic The Taste of Country Cooking. Lewis cooked and wrote as a means to explore her memories of childhood on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, a community first founded by black families freed from slavery. With such observations as “we would gather wild honey from the hollow …
Create meaningful, extraordinary celebrations and events that foster lifelong memories with the ones you love with inspiration from Katie Jacobs through her essential guide to entertaining. Create beautiful memories for your family and friends with help from Katie Jacobs, a stylist for Reese Witherspoon's lifestyle brand Draper James. She reveals her secrets for throwi…
The star of truTV's hit show Lizard Lick Towing joins with the owner of the acclaimed gluten-free Blackbird Bakery to create amazingly tasty gluten-free versions of beloved Southern classics. Amy Shirley, champion power lifter, mother of four, and the star of the hit television reality show Lizard Lick Towing is one tough mother. But this strong woman who can deadlift 450 pounds was nearly lic…
This classic book contains a complete encyclopedia of ingredients, dishes and drinks compiled by Charles Herman Senn. For each item treated it provides a brief description, as well as details pertaining to origin, uses, preparation, and other information where applicable. This fantastic and timeless dictionary of culinary elements is perfect for cooking enthusiasts and would make for a handy ad…
This classic book contains a collection of over 500 recipes for producing interesting and delicious side dishes suitable for any meal of the day. Dealing with hors-d'oevres, sandwiches, savouries, salads, oriental dishes, and more, this is a not not to be missed by cooking enthusiasts and those looking to spice up their current culinary repertoire. Charles Herman Senn (1862 – 1934) was a Germ…
This classic cook book contains a wonderful collection of recipes for producing delicious and easy-to-produce entrées. Written in simple, clear language and full of invaluable expert tips, "Recherché Entrées" would make for a worthy addition to culinary collections and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage cook books. Charles Herman Senn (1862 – 1934) was a German writer of cookery …
"Emergency Dinners - The Amateur Cook's Manual" is, as the title suggests, a cook book designed for those with little experience or perhaps even skill when it comes to the kitchen. To that end, it contains a selection of simple recipes for producing delicious dishes suitable for anyone, but which will be of especial utility to those in a bit of a pickle! Need to come up with something fast, or …
"Ices, and How to Make Them" is a vintage cook book focusing on creating a plethora of impressive and delicious ice-based desserts. From ice puddings and Mousses to Parfaits, Granites, and beyond, this profusely-illustrated collection of recipes will appeal to those looking to impress dinner guests or simply expand their confectionery repertoire. Contents include: "The Art of Ice Making", "Crea…
"Secrets of Some Wiltshire Housewives" is a 1927 book of recipes collected from members of the Wiltshire Woman's Institute. From mushroom chutney to sloe gin, this fantastically-diverse assortment of recipes will appeal to all with a love of cooking, and they would make for worthy additions in culinary collections. Contents include: "Piccalilli", "Vegetable Marrow Pickle", "Green Gooseberry Chu…
Fish lovers rejoice! This fantastic vintage cook book contains a plethora of exciting recipes for producing delicious and nutritious fish-based dishes, written by a variety of authors. It offers the reader expert hints and simple instructions on how fish can be prepared to get the most out of it, making it ideal for fish-lovers and those looking for culinary inspiration. Contents include: "A Sh…