October Thrifty Week #2 ~ #4 The Congressional Club Cookbook, 1961 Edition

The Congressional Club Cookbook, published in 1961. This copy is the 6th edition, with previous editions being published in 1927, 1933, 1945, 1948 and  1955. I also own a later copy - the 8th edition which was published in 1970.  There is a forward by Jackie Kennedy and the recipes are national and international favorites culled from the ladies of the club. There is also a chapter titled "Men Only Recipes" which were submitted by the husbands of club members.

The dishes represent the culinary palates of the mid-century and a few are still considered classics today. There is a chapter on Embassy Favorites which also lists a few luncheons menu suggestions.  Of course the recipe for Senate Bean Soup is highlighted as it is the most requested recipe from the D.C. area.

The opening chapters focus on protocol, including a list of precedence, seating arrangements, calling cards, appropriate dress for events and procedures for attending  a White House function. The last pages of the book are filled vintage ads.

Vintage ads: