Estate Sale - Landor Drive: Vintage Book(lets) ~ Churches and Georgia

Life of Georgia Cook Book, circa 1960's.  This small booklet (36 pages) is chock full of recipes for appetizers, beverages (including a few coffee recipes ~ the national drink of America), bread - both quick and yeast, cakes, cheese & eggs, entrees, plus salads and soups. Most of the dishes require 8 or less ingredients and are very basic. The first chapter discusses menu planning with a suggestion of planning all the meals for the week for ease of cooking and better balanced meals.

Mary Beth's Sampler - A Georgia Cookbook,  published in 1976.  The book was a fund raiser for the American Cancer Society and is signed by the then Governor of Georgia's wife, Mary Beth Busbee. The recipes were collected from members of the Georgia General Assembly as well as former Governor's wives and spouses of the diplomatic corps. The recipes include salads - most of which are of the congealed variety, poultry, budget dishes and VIP meals. I found a recipe for Derby Pie - a Kentucky favorite which I plan on making, possibly for Thanksgiving. There is also a recipe for Reindeer Mignon, submitted by a diplomat from Denmark (venison can be substituted if reindeer is hard to procure!)

Favorite Recipes from Our Best Cooks, published in 1983.  Recipes compiled from the parishioners of the largest Baptist church in my hometown - First Baptist. The recipes are the usual type found in most church cookbooks, including an EZ Chicken Pie that was submitted by most the members. About half of the recipes are for desserts, the crowning glory of Southern women! There is a short section on microwave cooking and the last chapter is filled with tips and hints for ingredient substitutions, sample menus, dietary information  and a page on the metric system.

There is a kid friendly dish called "Bologna Pie" which consists of a slice of bologna heated and shaped into a bowl then filled with mashed potatoes and LeSueur peas......

 First Methodist Church Cook Book, published in 1960. Recipes run the usual gamut found in most community cookbooks, with one exception, Squirrel Supreme!  There is a banana fritter recipe similar to a childhood treat my grandmother used to buy from a relative at least once a week, a Filipino version called Bandiay Bandiay, but made without a confectioners sugar coating as called for in this cookbook.

October Thrifty Week #1 ~ #3 Vintage Cookbooks: The Gold Cookbook and the Cordon Bleu Cookbook

The Gold Cook Book, published in 1960.  Written by Louis P. De Gouy, this book is the 13th edition, with the first edition being published in 1947. The book is massive with a total of 21 chapters and 1,176 pages. Besides the usual entries, a few of the other topics include compound butters, sauces & gravies, cereals and rice, fried breads & dumplings and pressure cookery.

At the beginning of each chapter there are hints and tips, plus a guide to purchasing the ingredients which are the topic of the chapter.

The Cordon Bleu Cook Book, published in 1947. The finest recipes from the Cordon Bleu restaurants and cooking schools, adapted  for American home cooking. The author made tweaks to the recipes to ensure all the ingredients were available in the United States at the time of publication.  The dishes include Hors d'ouevres, soups, fish, game, poultry & meats, eggs (omelets were the author's specialty), vegetables and desserts. There is a short chapter on wines, including selecting the correct wine for the meal being served and how to store and serve.  The last chapter touches on various utensils used in French cooking. 

The Cordon Bleu was the highest award in Europe for gourmet cooking. The first school opened in 1880 in Paris and there are currently 50 schools operating today. In order to receive a diploma, a student must complete 50 lessons (at least that was the case in 1947).  Some notable alumni include Julia Child (of course), Nathalie Dupree, Giada DeLaurentis, Mario Batali, Jeff Probst (Survior host) and Kelis (singer).

October Thrifty Week #1 ~ #2 Vintage Cookbooks: Maryland's Way and Family Circle Meat

Maryland's Way - The Hammond-Harwood House Cookbook, published in 1966. This copy is the Bicentennial edition (the first edition  was published in 1963) and commemorates 200 years of Maryland's culinary history.  The receipts (old form word for recipe) were collected from Maryland families and many were passed down through the generations. Many of the dishes incorporate local ingredients including seafood and game.  There are a few receipts reprinted from an 1811 book including an Oyster Soup. Of course there is a recipe for Lady Baltimore Cake! And a dish involving roasted Peacock.

In addition to the recipes, there are photos - both old and new - of numerous homes, people and  scenes from around the state.  The book was a gift to the former owner from "Susan" and tucked between the pages was a report card dated 1978 for the former owners' son from an elementary school in DeKalb County, Georgia.

The Family Circle Meat Cookbook, published in 1954. Every type of meat is represented from beef, lamb, pork , sausage and variety including brains, kidneys, heart and tongue. The first chapter offers tips on buying and storing meat, plus herbs that enhance the flavor of various meats.

Every chapter opens with a diagram of the animal involved in the dishes, with an explanation of each type of cut and cooking suggestions. There are also chapters on sauces and accompaniments.

One of the recipes for using brains is adding it to scrambled eggs!

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October Thrifty Week #1 ~ #1 Vintage Church and Amish Community Cookbooks

The Parson's Cookbook, published in 1968.  The recipes were compiled by the Women of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church located in Memphis, Tennessee. The usual categories are represented along with chapters for cheese and egg recipes as well as a section for pickles and preserves. In the miscellaneous portion, there is a really simple recipe for making Home brew!

St. Thomas Academy Mother's Club Centennial Cookbook, published in 1984.  This book is a sequel to the 1977 edition which was printed a few years prior to the ACTUAL Centennial in 1985 (according to a web page for the school, the academy was founded in 1885). The school is a private Catholic military prep school for male students in the 7th to 12th grades. The recipes range from appetizers, entrees, beverages and desserts. The contributors were the school's students (or most likely their moms!). I did find the same Orange Julius recipe I have made since high school and there was even a recipe for Mock Baby Ruth bars.

Favorite Amish Family Recipes, published in 1965.  Over 700 recipes from Amish cooks in the Kishacoquillas Valley area of Pennsylvania. The area is home to many Amish and Mennonite residents, including one of the most conservative Amish groups - the Nebraska Amish.

The recipes run the usual gamut, and include quite a few pickle and relish dishes. There are also recipes for butters (apple, pear, etc) and sandwich spreads.  A few of the bread recipes use potatoes instead of flour. In the miscellaneous chapter, there are instructions on making several types of homemade soap.

Amazon Again! ~ Chocolate Snowball

Chocolate Snowball: and Other Fabulous Pastries from Deer Valley Bakery, published in 2011.  Fabulous pastry recipes from the Deer Valley Bakery located in the ski resort town of Park City, Utah. There are 126 recipes for breakfast treats, breads, cookies, pies & tarts, cakes and other desserts including a few ice cream treats. The recipes are rated from easy to expert and include adjustments for baking at high altitudes.  The book is filled with loads of gorgeous photos of the finished dish. The signature dessert of the bakery is the Chocolate Snowball, a rich, dark chocolate cake with whipped cream snowflakes (pictured below).

Ebay Shopping ~ Aunt Bee's Delighful Desserts

Aunt Bee's Delightful Desserts, published in 1996. Another super awesome cookbook filled with yummy treats based on The Andy Griffith Show. There are 240 pages of recipes submitted by fans from across the country and quite a few from cast members of the show. Many of the dishes are named after characters on the program or have a tie-in with a plot point of a particular episode. I found MANY recipes to test out on my family and more importantly me as I have a big sweet tooth!

The recipes range from beverages, bread, cakes & frosting, candies, cookies, pies & pastries, puddings, refrigerator treats and even a few preserves. There is a list of the entire cast and crew, plus an episode guide for all eight seasons. Scattered among the recipes are quizzes, cast photos, dialogue and a few tidbits of information about the cast.

2nd and Charles - Sneak Peek ~ The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook Volume II

Did a quick walk-through of the newly opened 2nd & Charles store in my town and found a lot of books I already owned (!!) and want to own! For now I just bought this sale cookbook, but plan on going back in a few weeks after they complete another round of mark-downs. The MOST ubiquitous cookbook found in EVERY and ALL thrift stores I have ever visited, "In the Kitchen with Rosie",  was well represented with at least a dozen copies - all marked down to 50 cents!

The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook Volume II, published in 2001.  Over 375 recipes culled from the food section of the San Francisco Chronicle. Calling itself the epicenter of food trends, the city is home to many cultures and nationalities and each appear among the pages. The dishes range from appetizers, soup & salads, pasta, entrees (including a meatless chapter) breakfast and desserts. Sadly the dessert section is tiny - only 40 pages.

The new trendy dish at the time of publication was bruscetta. Included along side the recipes are tips for wines and alcoholic drinks to serve as an accompaniment to the meal. Many of the recipes were supplied by gourmet cooks and a few restaurants. The last chapters are guides to Asian vegetables, a glossary of ingredients and a resource guide.

September Thrifty Week 4 ~ #3 Ultimate Shrimp Book

The Ultimate Shrimp Book, published in 2002.  Over 650+ recipes for the world's most popular fresh seafood (canned tuna is the number one best seller). The first chapter contains information on how to buy shrimp and also details the numerous varieties of shrimp. The recipes are arranged in alphabetical order beginning with Shrimp a la King and ending with XO Shrimp. The dishes include entrees, appetizers, soups & stews, salads, and even a Shrimp Bread Pudding! Many of the recipes are Chinese or Italian in origin and often offer 5-6 variations that may be substituted to improve or enhance the original dish. Two recipes I plan on trying are the Risotto and Scampi.

September Thrifty Week 4 ~ #2 Vintage Cooking Pamphlets : Birds Eye, Pillsbury Desserts and Lea & Perrin's

Birds Eye Cook Book, published in 1941.  The booklet originally sold for 10 cents per an order form found between the pages. At the time of publication, Birds Eye had 60 types of frozen food products including several varieties of meat and seafood. Many of the frozen vegetables were wrapped in cellophane and had a cooking time of 20 minutes.

There are recipes for fruits, vegetables, desserts, fish and shellfish, poultry, and meats.

Pillsbury Dessert Cook Book, published in 1970. Filled with recipes for all manner of desserts including cakes, sauces, pies, puddings and frozen desserts. The cover photo celebrates the popularity fondue gained in the late 1960's.

Be Original, circa 1970's. Published by Lea & Perrins, the dishes incorporate Worcestershire sauce as an ingredient.The recipes include appetizers, BBQ, brunch, sandwiches, entrees, soups, desserts and bread. There are also entries for beverages and low-calorie options.

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September Thrifty Week 4 ~ #1 Vintage Appliance Booklets: Presto, Sunbeam & Osterizer

Presto Cooker Recipe Book, published in 1946. The first couple of chapters are instructions on the use and care for the Presto Pressure cooker. The recipes follow and consist of cereals, soups, canning, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry and desserts. There is also a chapter on baby recipes, including how to prepare bottles using the pressure cooker. The last chapter is filled with hints for table settings.

How to Get the Most of of Your Sunbeam Mixmaster, circa 1950's. Most of the recipes concentrate on baked goods: cakes and icings, cookies, desserts and pies. There are also recipes for candies, vegetables and dressings. There are vintage ads throughout the booklet for other Sunbeam products including an iron,  toaster, percolator and a really cool waffle iron.

Spin Cookery Osterizer Blender Cookbook, published in 1969. So this is a duplicate copy :) and I am posting a copy of my entry from May, 10, 2014.

Proving that blenders are not just for making frozen drinks, the booklet contains recipes for appetizers, baby foods, breads, desserts, entrees, soups and much more.

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