Estate Sale - Hardin Drive ~ Vintage Pamphlets Atlanta Gas Light and Lea & Perrin's

Happy Holiday Recipes, no publication date. The booklet appears to be the from early 1960's based on the really cool TURQUOISE appliances on the photos. Recipes for many holiday occasions. The dessert section accounts for more than half the recipes!

Dishes Men Like, published in 1952. The pamphlet is a promotional cookbook featuring Lea & Perrin's Original Worcestershire sauce in all the recipes. The recipes are for women to make for their husbands since "men have quite definite likes and dislikes about food" and back then you made dishes your husband liked....

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Estate Sale - Hardin Drive ~ Vintage Southern Charm - Favorite Recipes of the Deep South and Mrs. Georgia 1964

Favorite Recipes of the Deep South, published in 1964.  This book has 800 recipes from Women's Club leaders in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.  The cookbook was a fund raiser for the American Legion Axillary and many of the recipes originated from the plantation days and were handed down through the generations with some being printed for the first time ever. Lots of old fashioned Southern Cooking and many of the recipes in this book I have seen pop up in other church/community cookbooks.

Mrs. Georgia Recipe Book, published in 1964. Quite excited to find this little booklet!  I have the 1965, 1966 & 1968 editions, but have never seen this earlier copy. Each contestant submitted a recipe and a little blurb as to why they chose that particular dish. All the contestants were judged on three criteria: Homemaking abilities - which in addition to cooking included sewing, child care, table setting and floral arranging (!!), Poise (personality and grooming) and community affairs (club and church) . The winner for 1964 was Mrs. James (Elaine) Whitehurst of Macon, Georgia.

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Thrifty Time August ~ Week 3 Great American Cookie Cookbook and Dinners Dish or Dash

The Great American Cookie Cookbook, published in 2001. Former library copy that was actually presented to the institution by a patron according to a bookplate on the inside cover, unfortunately all identifying information has been blacked out. I had a book donated to our local library in my name after volunteering in the Library Store for 10 years. The book was perhaps a pictorial guide on purses - since at the time I was in the midst of a handbag sewing frenzy! I had a grand idea to try and supplement my income by making purses to sell at local craft fairs. After the first week I figured I would have to spend ALL of my free time cutting out the 10+ designs I had chosen, plus the actual sewing of the bags, then still be short of a proper inventory for any chance of being a vendor at a sale. I eventually sewed a few purses, and sold the rest of the materials at a yard sale (all the patterns were pieced with a few still needing to be cut). Anyhoo - on with the book....................

It's quite large - 393 pages and filled with mouthwatering photos of yummy treats. I love to find new cookie recipes to try out at the holidays. Until a few years ago, I would spend a weekend baking 8-10 varieties of cookies to give or mail to friends and family for Christmas. I have cut way back recently - only 4-5 different cookies - but still try to add a new cookie recipe or two every year. So far I have earmarked the recipes for Chocolate Orange Dreams, Inside Out Peanut Butter Cups, Coconut Almond Bars, Butterscotch Brownies, Citrus Cream Bars and ALL the recipes in the Outrageous Chocolate chapter.

Dinners in a Dish or a Dash, published in 2000.  Another former library copy and this time the bookplate is intact. Both of the books on this page were originally part of the Champion Forest Baptist Church Library in Houston, Texas. The recipes in this book consist of 275 easy to prepare one dish meals. There are also time saving tips next to few of the recipes.  I like the idea of only using one pot or dish to make an entire meal, less dishes to wash! A few of the soup recipes look delish and I may also try one or two of the entrees.

Thrifty Time August ~ Week 3 Mary Dunbar's New Cook Book

Mary Dunbar's New Cook Book, published in 1933.  Softcover 62 page booklet given out as a complementary copy to customers of the Jewel Tea Company supermarkets. Of course the recipes feature products from the Jewel Tea Company and range from appetizers, beverages, breads, desserts, salads and entrees. The Jewel Tea Company was founded in 1899 and is still operating today (under the name Jewel-Osco) but is now owned by Albertson's.

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Thrifty Time August ~ Week 3 Viva Margarita!

Viva Margarita, published in 2003. The book is filled with many recipe variations for making Margaritas and was put out by the El Paso Chile Company. Several co-workers have already copied a few recipes and I hope to get critiques once they try making a few drinks. On my list to quaff are The Nacionalista, The Paloma, Nectarine Dream, various Mexican Snow Cones made with Margarita syrups, Stumbling Tumbleweed Punch, Bite of the Chihuahua and the Blue Agave. There are also a few recipes for salsa, dips and fajitas.

Thrifty Time August ~ Week 2 Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook

Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook, published in 2006.  Super adorable cookbook aimed at children. There are so many fantastic Dr.Seuss illustrations that fill the pages along with quotes from his books. The recipes are cute and very easy for kids to master. As soon as I spotted this book at GW, I knew I HAD to buy it! I rarely buy books at GW since they are usually priced a bit higher ($3.00 for HB and $2.00 for PB) than other thrift stores in the area, but sometimes I find a gem and pony up my cash.

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Thrifty Time - August Week 2 ~ America the Majestic Cookbook

America the Majestic Pictorial Cook Book, published in 1981. Another large coffee table size book which was oddly printed in Singapore and is from an Australian publishing company. Each section highlights either one state (i.e. Hawaii) or is several states grouped together (Heartland) and contains recipes "native" to the area. Lots of color photos and detailed information on each state. The last sections include drink recipes, tips on entertaining and photos of fruits and veggies for easy identification.

Yard Saling Saturday ~ Entertaining, Teen Time & Onion Dip

The Calvert Party Encyclopedia - Your Complete Guide to Home Entertaining, published in 1968.  This time around the drink recipes - all 242 of them - use one form or another of Calvert products. Besides the recipes involving alcohol , there are party menus (42 in all), party ideas and even hints on party planning. Some the products offered by Calvert at the time of publication include Canadian Lord Calvert (whiskey), Leilani Hawaiian Rum, Passport Scotch, Mariachi Tequila , and of course Gin.

Teen-Time Cooking with Carnation, published in 1959.  Slim booklet put out by Carnation Evaporated Milk to ease teens into learning to cook. There are only 11 recipes, all using Carnation Milk as an ingredient. The tone of the booklet is very outdated and pretty much assumes the only role a female would have is that of homemaker/cook.

Soup Lovers Guide to Lipton, no publication date, but definitely dates from the mid 1960's.  Tiny (size-wise) booklet with recipes featuring Lipton Soup mixes. Along side the obvious soup recipes, there are also main dishes, stews, salads, appetizers and much more! Besides the ubiquitous Onion Soup mix, Lipton also made  Chicken Noodle, Tomato Vegetable, Beef, Green Pea, Chicken Rice and Mushroom soup mixes.

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Thrifty Buys - August 2014 - Week#1 ~ Miso Recipes and Top Secret Recipes

The Little Book of Miso Recipes, published in 2000.  A recipe booklet put out by the South River Miso Company of Conway, Massachusetts. The 25 pages of recipes incorporate their various Miso products: Chickpea, Azuki Bean, Golden Millet, Sweet White, Dandelion Leek and Brown Rice. The company has been making Miso since 1979, and has sold 12,000 copies of this booklet! I LOVE Miso soup and make an instant version whenever I feel I may be coming down with a cold - it's my substitute for Chicken soup.

Top Secret Recipes Unlocked, published in 2009.  My second cookbook of "clone" recipes. The author recreates dishes from well known restaurants and adapts them for the everyday cook.  A few of the notable recipes include: Crunch & Munch Buttery Toffee Popcorn - which I prefer to Cracker Jacks!, Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad, Starbucks Cranberry Bliss & Peppermint Brownie, several recipes from Panera, McDonald's & Popeye's, plus The Soup Nazi's Crab Bisque (every time I hear the word bisque, I crack a smile and remember the following scene):

But you yada yada'd over the best part."

"No, I mentioned the bisque."

- George, Elaine, and Jerry, in "The Yada Yada"

Of course Elaine was speaking of lobster bisque, but again - BISQUE!!!

BIG Book Sale (Books for Keeps) Lein Cuisine & The Cook's Gift Set

Lein Cuisine, published in 2004.  A compendium of favorite recipes collected and prepared by the author over the years. The proceeds from the sale of the book were donated to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County, Florida. For a self published cookbook, there a LOT (236 pages) of recipes plus pages of cooking hints and tips. The former owner made a few notes in the index recipe regarding her favorite recipes which include Nouveau Riche Hamburgers (basically you marinate ground beef patties in red wine for a few hours before grilling), Baked Beef Brisket and Italian Pot Roast.

The Cook's Gift Set, published in 1997. This two book set comes with its own handy dandy storage box. The first volume, A Cook's Hints and Tips Book, is filled with recipes as well as tips/hints for food preparation, freezing and storing food, methods of cooking, how to's on preparing meat, fruit and even baking techniques.

The second book, A Cook's Record Book, also contains a few recipes, but is really intended as journal of menus and recipes for special occasions or dinner parties. I was quite surprised (and very happy) to find all the pages blank. I may save this set as a possible future gift for a friend.

Yard Saling Saturday - Lets Get Drunk!

50 Drinks & Toasts to Help Make You the Perfect Host, no publication date. This little drink booklet appears to date from the mid 1960's and features libations made with Southern Comfort. There a few toasts for special occasions scattered throughout the pages. Apparently there was also a Coffee Southern product sold back in the day!

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Happy Hour Barguide - 45  Prize Recipes, no publication date. Another drink booklet from Southern Comfort and from the same time period as the above book. The theme is Happy Hour (duh!) and there are drinks for several varieties of Happy Hour parties.

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46 Great Drinks, published in 1961. This booklet also features Southern Comfort and Coffee Comfort products in the drink recipes. The special twist on this booklet is the drinks are from Restaurants at the World's Fair and New York. Curiously, the Fair ran from 1964-1965, but the booklet was copyright and printed three years prior.

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BIG Book Sale (Books for Keeps) Cooking Pamphlets - Ludlow Vermont and Serving Food Attractively

A Collection of Recipes From the Inn's Kitchen, no publication date. Recipes from the Governor's Inn in Ludlow, Vermont. The inn was voted Best Inn of the Year for at least three years in a row before the booklet was printed. The recipes reflect New England fare with a dash of the exotic - for example there are several dishes that include figs or curry as an ingredient. In addition to the food recipes, there are also a number of recipes for libations - including one I am curious to taste - Mountain Blueberry Chablis.

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Serving Food Attractively, published in 1966.   The booklet was published as part of the Amy Vanderbilt Success Program for Women. The author, Ms. Vanderbilt, was an American authority on etiquette who also wrote a cookbook which contained illustrations by Andy Warhol (before he was famous). There are a few recipes, but mostly the chapters focus on garnishes which range from flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs.

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BIG Book Sale (Books for Keeps) Cooking Pamphlets - Betty Crocker Cakes, Italian Cooking, Freezing Foods

How to Have the Most Fun with Cakes Mixes, no publication date. This 35 page booklet appears to date from the late 1950's to the early 1960's. The recipes are variations on several cakes mixes available from Betty Crocker at the time the booklet was available. The mixes included White, Chocolate Devil's Food, Yellow, Marble and Peanut Delight.

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The Canadian Guide to Italian Cooking, no publication date. The book was used to promote the Catelli-Habitant family of fine products and probably dates to 1960 when the company  acquired Dominion Preserving (Habitant) and Dyson's Limited and expanded their line of offerings. I confess to buying this booklet mainly due to the title!

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How to Freeze Food, again no publication date. The booklet appears to be a handout from the Minnesota Agricultural Extension and dates from the late 1950's to early 1960's. Tips and recipes for freezing vegetables, meats, seafood, fruit and baked goods. I use the sugar method when I "put up" strawberries during the summer.

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BIG Book Sale (Books for Keeps) Cooking Pamphlets - Silver Palate, TOH Slow Cooker

The Silver Palate Pantry Recipes - Cooking with Condiments, published in 1984. Recipes range from beverages, appetizers, sauces, pasta, entrees, vegetables (including salads) and a few sweets. The condiments used are mainly vinegars, mustard, oils, preserves and nuts. I love my other Silver Palate books and make several recipes - usually appetizers - when entertaining.

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Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipe Cards, published in  2003. Booklet full of recipes cards (duh!) with a photo of the completed dish on the front and the recipe on the back. Eventually I may tear apart the cards and just keep the recipes I plan on making in the future. Most of the recipes are for entrees (lots of ground beef and chicken), plus some sides dishes, soups and vegetables.

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Thrifty Finds - Last of My July Purchases #2 Community Cookbooks: Georgia Credit Unions, Insurance and Newpapers

Georgia Credit Unions are Cookin', published in 2008. This book is unusually small for a state-wide community cookbook clocking in with only 95 pages of recipes. The recipes were compiled from the 50-60 credit unions throughout the state of Georgia and all proceeds from the sale of the book benefited the Children's Miracle Network. Two entries from the local branch include a Coconut Crumb Cake and a Creamy Cranberry Salad (no greens, but a congealed salad, after all this is the SOUTH!).

For some bizarre reason, Le Ann Rimes is the "star" of the awareness campaign for the credit unions (??) and contributed a recipe - "Le Ann Rimes' Lighter Chicken Pot Pie".

The Not So Frugal Gourmets, published in 1996. Recipes collected by the employees of Southern Insurance Underwriters, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is a MGA (Managing General Agent) which specializes in insuring excess and surplus risks for both personal and commercial lines of business. Filled with the usual fare found in most Southern community cookbooks.

**My day job revolves around insurance and I do recognize a contributor name or two on the recipes!**

Sara's Cook Book, no publication date ~ circa 1960's. Small promotional pamphlet (10 pages) from the Columbus (Georgia) Ledger-Enquirer Newspaper. The recipes were selected as reader favorites over a two year period. Lots of basic and money saving recipes for meats, salads, vegetables, breads and desserts. Sara Spano was the food editor of the newspaper for 29 years and 2013 a reprint of "Sara's Recipes Through the Years" cookbook was sold by the paper.

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Thrifty Finds - Last of My July Purchases #1 New York Cookbook

New York Cookbook, published in 1992. From Pelham Bay to Park Avenue, Firehouses to 4-star Restaurants, Neighborhood Gourmets and the Great Chefs, there are over 500 recipes from all five boroughs of New York. The recipes were collected by Molly O'Neill, a food columnist with the New York Times, a position she holds today. The book won both the Julia Child/ICAP and James Beard awards.

Besides the numerous recipes, there are over 700 photos, both vintage and current (at the time) of the many people and places of New York. Each borough is also broken down by neighborhoods with recommendations for food shops in the area, plus little tidbits of history and miscellany.

I took a quick trip to New York in 2007, and totally plan on going back for a longer stay. During my visit I limited myself to one museum (The Frick) and then a day in Chinatown. Another bucket list item of mine is visiting the Chinatown section of each metropolitan city I visit - so far I can check off Honolulu, New York and San Francisco. Anyways, I spent a half day walking around Chinatown, stopping in to eat at one of the many restaurants. The food was delicious and I ended my time there with a few pastries I bought at a Chinese bakery.

Vintage photo of a Nathan's Hotdog stand:

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Library Store Find #2 The Century in Food

The Century in Food, published in 2002.  A cookbook and a history lesson in one book, combining two of my interests! As you can discern from the title, the book is filled with the history of food from 1900 to 1999. Each chapter covers the new trends, changes and technological advances by decade. The first recipe in the first chapter (1900 to 1909) is for Perfection Salad. This salad is STILL going strong, making appearances at church suppers and family reunions - at least here in the South.

Lots of great vintage ad and photos are scattered among the pages. I am taking my time reading this book, so much information to process!

Perfection Salad recipe:

Vintage Life Savers ad:

Vintage Piggly Wiggly store:

Vintage toasters:

Vintage Oreo ad:

Vintage Easy Bake oven (this is very close to the one I had when I was young and most likely led to my love of  cooking, baking and COOKBOOKS!):