Aquavit to Zombie – Basic and Exotic Drinks, published in 1957 by Peter Pauper Press. First of all, I love these cookbooks from Peter Pauper Press. Secondly, I’m not sure which is better, this drink guide and it’s art, or the dedication in it. “This book is dedicated to sociability, moderation, experimentation, and enjoyment.” Yes! [...]

Planning a swank cocktail party over the holiday season? If so, the Passport to Trader Vic’s Exotic Cocktails is just the ticket!  There is no date noted in this one, but judging by the fact that they were offering their ultra swank ceramic drink glasses for $5.00 to $7.95 for a set of 4, postage [...]

Fish and Shellfish Over The Coals, printed in 1975 by the National Fishery Education Center in Chicago, Illinois, and the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.   So we can be assured there is no propaganda here! I hadn’t been finding many fish & seafood related cookbooks, but Gerty came through (as always) with this fun cookbook [...]

Meat Merchandising, July 1930 – Dedicated to Retailers of Meats and Related Food Products. Ah, look at the happy pigs marching up to the butcher counter.  And what is the butcher hiding behind the counter?  Okay, I’ll let your imagine figure that one out. This booklet isn’t a cookbook per se, but does have a [...]

Yes, finally a new addition to the site! Phew, sorry for the delay! I picked this baby up today, Recipes from Anico, published for the American National Insurance Company. Unsure of the date, but it says “Form 1961″ on the back, so maybe it was published in 1961. Great cover illustration! Not only the main illustration, [...]

Frozen Foods – The Automatic Way published in 1931 by the Evaporated Milk Association in Chicago. This is a classic little vintage cookbook that really makes me appreciate the style of the 1930′s! I love the Deco-ish cover design, and the pages are filed with charming illustrations. Inside you’ll find recipes for… well, Mousse mostly! [...]

Good Meals For Lazy Days for 2 or 4 or 6, by Mary Lee Taylor, published PET Milk probably in the 1940′s. Speaking of lazy days, sorry that I’ve fallen a bit behind on updates here, too many busy days and not enough lazy days. And since my cooking lately has been a bit on the [...]

The House of Calvert Party Encyclopedia – Your Complete Guide to Home Entertaining, published in 1960 by Calvert Distillers Company. As you can see, this is The Reference Book That Makes Party Giving Easy! I should say so, since this guide contains: 295 Drink Recipes 57 Party Menus 44 Drinking Toasts 36 Unusual Party Ideas [...]