Betty Crocker's Hostess Coobook
Betty Crocker’s Hostess Cookbook featuring more than 400 guest-tested recipes. A Wealth of Ideas for Today’s Entertaining. Published in 1967 by General Mills, this is one fine vintage cookbook! When I first saw this extremely cool cover design, I knew I would soon own a copy. Believe me, it is not easy being a vintage cookbook junkie… “Hi, my name is Jim, and I am a vintage cookbook junkie.” Okay, I admit it! You know, if I was buying them to resell, that would be a different story… but for the most part I am not. (I only sell duplicates I accidentally get.)
Anyhow, enough about my sordid addiction to vintage cookbooks…
The cover illustration on this one is just fantastic, kudos to the illustrator! The house on the cover is surely a classic “modern” tri-level, with great sleek & modern furnishings. I want to live there and have dinner parties every weekend!Once you dig into the contents of this beauty, you will learn a lot… about being a hostess. And I must say, this cookbook is verrry open for the late sixties… it even has info for Gay Supper Parties! Wait, I think that meant something else back then… but maybe not! Anyhow, you’ll find ideas for dinner parties, “bright little brunches and lunches”, teas and receptions, casual get-togethers (outdoors and in), and Holiday specials.
This is truly a classic filled with fine food photos, fun illustrations, and a really nice selection of recipes and ideas.
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Ouida Fritschi said:
Can you tell me how I can purchase the Hostess cookbook. My mother gave me a copy in 1967 and it has fallen apart from use. Please advise.
Thanks, Ouida Fritschi
Ouida Fritschi said:
I apologize if this is a duplicate but the code was difficult to read and I do not know if my question got through. Can you tell me how to purchase a copy of the Betty Crocker Hostess Cookbook? My mother gave me a copy in 1967 and it has fallen apart from use. Please advise.
Thanks, Ouida Fritschi
admin said:
Hi Ouida, Sorry, this one is not for sale as it is part of my personal collection. Perhaps check with Gertrude’s Garret to see if she has a copy. Here vintage cookbook ad is above to the right.
Thanks,
Jim
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Judy said:
I am looking for a copy of the fruited chicken recipe from the Betty Crocker Hostess Cookbook. This is my favorite cookbook and I need want to serve that recipe, but do not have the cookbook with me because we are on vacation.