Description

Privately published. [Published date: 1949]. Paper covers, 94 pp; second printing, September 1951. Plastic comb binding; black and white illustrations; 21 cm; includes index. In good minus condition. Red paper covers in diamond pattern with moderate edge wear, creasing, and surface rubbing. Blue plastic comb binding shows wear and small losses at edges but remains intact. Interior pages show mild age toning at margins and light handling wear; light underlining of a few words in pencil. Illustrations throughout include fruit and vegetable photographs, meat carving drawings, and whimsical line art by Miss Norma Perry. A midcentury American seasoning and flavoring guide organized alphabetically, offering more than 1200 brief hints for enhancing over 100 common foods. Compiled from many sources and arranged for quick household reference, the booklet provides short seasoning suggestions for fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, salads, baked goods, and beverages. Includes sections on cooking terms, serving terms, and an index. Contents include: Foreword; Appreciation; Contents; Cooking Terms; Serving Terms; A Appetizers Bacon; B Bacon Cabbage; C Cabbage Dates; D Dates Eggs; E Eggs Figs; F Figs Gingerbread; G Gingerbread Ham; H Ham Ice Cream; I Ice Cream Jello; J Jello Lamb; L Lamb Macaroni; M Macaroni Noodles; N Noodles Olives; O Olives Pancakes; P Pancakes Raisins; R Raisins Salads; S Salads Tamales; T Tamales Vanilla; V Vanilla Waldorf; W Waldorf Wine; Index.