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Old Fashioned Cookbook: Vintage Recipes Color Recipe Book
Dive into a gastronomic journey through time with “A Century in the Time-Tested Recipes from 1901-1990.” This distinctive cookbook transports you to a bygone era where recipes were not just about food but encapsulated the spirit and ethos of the decade.
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Ten Chapters, Ten Each section is meticulously organized to represent a decade, beginning with the wholesome simplicity of the 1900s, traversing through the robust, hearty meals of the wartime and post-war years, exploring the exotic and adventurous flavors of the 1960s and 70s, and culminating in the convenience-focused dishes of the 1980s and 90s. Experience firsthand the evolution of American cuisine through the century, with each recipe illuminating the decade's culinary landscape.Authentic, Time-Tested Offering over 200 recipes, “A Century in the Kitchen” presents an array of delectable dishes that have stood the test of time. From the hearty, simplistic meals of the early 20th century to the flashy, vibrant flavors that marked the latter decades, this cookbook has it all. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with classics like Chicken à la King, Beef Stroganoff, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, each accompanied by fascinating historical insights and tips for authentic preparation.Introduction to Each The introduction of every chapter illuminates the culinary and cultural context of the decade, offering a snapshot of the food trends, societal shifts, and historical events that shaped the way people cooked and ate. These introductions allow readers to fully immerse themselves in each era's unique flavor and ambiance.Handpicked To enhance your cooking experience, each chapter comes with a curated playlist of iconic songs from the respective decade. Whether you’re flipping pancakes to the cheerful tunes of the 50s or simmering a stew with the psychedelic rock of the 70s vibrating in the background, these playlists set the perfect mood for a culinary time-travel adventure.🍽 Dive into a Gastronomic Time Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or someone who simply loves to cook, “A Century in the Kitchen” promises a delightful and delicious ride through time. It’s more than just a collection of recipes—it's a celebration of culinary history, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and, above all, a testament to the timeless joy of sharing good food with good company.
🌟 A Perfect Gift for Every With its beautiful vintage design, engaging stories, and delectable recipes, this cookbook makes an ideal gift for home cooks, history enthusiasts, and music lovers alike. It's not just a book but a treasure trove of culinary gems, waiting to be explored and enjoyed in kitchens across the country.
👩🍳 Start Your Culinary Adventure With “A Century in the Kitchen,” every meal is an opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of American culinary history. Turn the pages, turn up the music, and let the flavors of the past inspire your kitchen adventures today!
📚 Unique
Ten Chapters, Ten Each section is meticulously organized to represent a decade, beginning with the wholesome simplicity of the 1900s, traversing through the robust, hearty meals of the wartime and post-war years, exploring the exotic and adventurous flavors of the 1960s and 70s, and culminating in the convenience-focused dishes of the 1980s and 90s. Experience firsthand the evolution of American cuisine through the century, with each recipe illuminating the decade's culinary landscape.Authentic, Time-Tested Offering over 200 recipes, “A Century in the Kitchen” presents an array of delectable dishes that have stood the test of time. From the hearty, simplistic meals of the early 20th century to the flashy, vibrant flavors that marked the latter decades, this cookbook has it all. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with classics like Chicken à la King, Beef Stroganoff, and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, each accompanied by fascinating historical insights and tips for authentic preparation.Introduction to Each The introduction of every chapter illuminates the culinary and cultural context of the decade, offering a snapshot of the food trends, societal shifts, and historical events that shaped the way people cooked and ate. These introductions allow readers to fully immerse themselves in each era's unique flavor and ambiance.Handpicked To enhance your cooking experience, each chapter comes with a curated playlist of iconic songs from the respective decade. Whether you’re flipping pancakes to the cheerful tunes of the 50s or simmering a stew with the psychedelic rock of the 70s vibrating in the background, these playlists set the perfect mood for a culinary time-travel adventure.🍽 Dive into a Gastronomic Time Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or someone who simply loves to cook, “A Century in the Kitchen” promises a delightful and delicious ride through time. It’s more than just a collection of recipes—it's a celebration of culinary history, a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and, above all, a testament to the timeless joy of sharing good food with good company.
🌟 A Perfect Gift for Every With its beautiful vintage design, engaging stories, and delectable recipes, this cookbook makes an ideal gift for home cooks, history enthusiasts, and music lovers alike. It's not just a book but a treasure trove of culinary gems, waiting to be explored and enjoyed in kitchens across the country.
👩🍳 Start Your Culinary Adventure With “A Century in the Kitchen,” every meal is an opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of American culinary history. Turn the pages, turn up the music, and let the flavors of the past inspire your kitchen adventures today!
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Published October 13, 2023
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October 20, 2023
Overall, there are some recipes that I remember, since I've lived through more than half of those eras. But there's quite a few that I don't remember being popular. However, there were enough recipes that I can't wait to try to make and those I bookmarked. I loved the little excerpts of info for each decade. Lots of memories. The only objection was that some of the recipes give a list of ingredients but no amounts. So for things like a cake, without knowing how much flour or eggs or sugar, how can you make it without a lot of experimentation? Needless to say, it'll never be made. By all means, give it a try.
January 24, 2024
A fascinating collection of some 60 recipes, and snippets of history, as well as a photo and a music title to play with each if you want authentic period ambiance with your dining. I’m not old enough to remember some of the earliest ones, but my Mom made a bunch of them when I was little, and a lot of the later ones I’ve not only sampled but made for my family. A homey. gastronomic walk down memory lane.
October 30, 2023
From Titanic to “Friends” fave NYC bagel
This is broken down by decade with an informational paragraph for each section as well as illustrations relevant to each era. The recipes have a few descriptive sentences and the pics are sharp (the TV Dinner Dessert actually has television sets). Chapters and dishes have creative names, yet are reasonable foods that we may still want to try out if we have not already.
This is broken down by decade with an informational paragraph for each section as well as illustrations relevant to each era. The recipes have a few descriptive sentences and the pics are sharp (the TV Dinner Dessert actually has television sets). Chapters and dishes have creative names, yet are reasonable foods that we may still want to try out if we have not already.
November 9, 2023
I really enjoyed this cookbook. I always loved to cook and bake. I like looking through cookbooks and collecting them. This one has a lot of good recipes. You're going to love it as much as I do. Enjoy.
November 14, 2023
This book was delightfully done it’s a walk thru time with fun quirky recipes that are delicious. Sone are very easy and other rather labor intensive but definitely something for everyone.truly enjoyed it.
November 17, 2023
Interesting recipes
There is one recipe that the ingredients don't match the recipe. The early recipes don't have amounts for the ingredients, but that's how my grandmother cooked so it is accurate.
There is one recipe that the ingredients don't match the recipe. The early recipes don't have amounts for the ingredients, but that's how my grandmother cooked so it is accurate.
November 29, 2023
I really liked this, it came with pictures - the recipes work but they are easy to do and then I think why didn't I think of this. Some of the recipes are now on constant rotation - yes like other cookbooks not everything is right for you, but take what you like and go with the inspiration.
November 8, 2023
The ads in between chapters gotta go. What a horrible idea. Yet another Kindle Unlimited train wreck.
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