Yard Sale Cookbooks (Janice Drive) #1 - The Bonne Femme Cookbook

Purchased a total of 8 books for 50 cents each(!!) They were marked at a buck a piece, but since I attended the sale late in the day, and there were still tons of books still for sale, the owner cut me a break. Of the 8 books I bought only 4 were cookbooks, this is the first:


The Bonne Femme Cookbook, published in 2011. Everyday French cooking with recipes on the most part that take less than 30 minutes to prepare. It's a fairy large book with over 400 pages of recipes. I am excited to try a few new dishes since many incorporate fresh ingredients and are not "heavy" as French cuisine is typically known. I did a quick check at Amazon and most reviewers seem pleased with the book!

Estate Sale (Jefferson Road) - Vintage Pamphlets Baker's Chocolate & Little Blue

Baker's Famous Chocolate Recipes, published in 1936.  Lots of vintage chocolate recipes selected by Frances Lee Barton. The booklet was distributed by the General Foods Corporation Consumer Services Department. Chock full of yummy chocolate recipes for cakes, desserts, frosting, candy making and beverages.                   

The Little Blue Cook Book, published in 1948. Proven recipes compiled by the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church in Copperhill, Tennessee. This is a revised copy of their former endeavor titled "Good Things to Eat".  Filled with the usual church lady recipes including a LOT of congealed salads. The chapter with the most entries is of course, the cake recipes.

Page from the Bakers booklet:

  

Thrifty Finds ( June - Week 2) #4 - Hungarian-American Cooking

Mama's Recipes - A Treasury of Hungarian-American Foods, published in 1965. A total steal at 25 cents, this book was originally sold as a church fund raiser for a donation of $1.50. The recipes were compiled by the Hostess Committee of St. Elias Byzantine Catholic Church located in Munhall, Pennsylvania. The proceeds benefited the building fund for a new church which was completed in 1966. I have little experience with Hungarian food, but I think will be able to find a recipe or two to try!

Thrifty Finds ( June - Week 2) #3 - How to Bake & Cake Doctor

How to Bake, published in 1995.  Almost 500 pages of recipes for all baked goods - Cakes, Cookies, Pie/Tarts, Breads & Muffins. Lots of helpful tips, illustrations and a few photos. Very comprehensive guide for the novice baker and beyond. The best part - it was only 50 cents!

The Cake Mix Doctor, published in 1999. Over 150 cake recipes that started with a box mix. The intro pages to the book showcases photos of the 150+ finished cakes, making it a bit easier to choose a recipe. I love to bake from scratch, but will use a box mix in a pinch. Can't wait to try a few recipes!

Thrifty Finds ( June - Week 2) #2 - Vegetarian Times & Rachel Ray

Vegetarian Times Complete Cookbook, published in 1995.  Almost 500 pages of over 600 meatless recipes from the editors of Vegetarian Times. In addition to the numerous recipes, there are tips on going vegetarian, menu planning and ideas for shopping. There is a very small section on mail order sources (book was published pre-internet) .

Rachel Ray: 365 No Repeats, published in 2005. All meals are 30 minutes to prepare/cook - a Rachel Ray "trademark". A lot of the recipes swap out the one type of meat for another and with a few other ingredients becomes a brand new meal! This book will definitely be useful when I am stumped on what to make for dinner and am tired from a day at the office.

Thrifty Finds ( June - Week 2) #1 - Norman Rockwell & Food & Wine

The Norman Rockwell Illustrated Cookbook, published in 1987. Classic American recipes with both color and B&W illustrations by Mr. Rockwell. Very basic recipes from different regions of the United States with a heavy emphasis on the Northeastern states. Bought mostly for the artwork - and the very low price of 50 cents!

Food & Wine - Reinventing the Classics, published in 2010.  New and sometimes healthier takes on classic dishes. Suggestions for wines to accompany each dish are also included. Filled with lots of great photos!

Gone with the Wind Cook Book - Famous Southern Cooking Recipes

Published in 1991 by Turner Entertainment with recipes inspired by the movie. The book is best for collectors of GWTW memorabilia as the recipes aren't the best representation of Southern fare. I do love the font and layout on the pages - the recipes have the look of a period cookbook from the 1860's.

Thrifty Finds (June - Week 1) Hungry Gardener and Chef's Secrets

Chef's Secrets from Great Restaurants in Georgia, published in 1983. Having lived in Atlanta for a few years in the mid-eighties, I recognize quite a few of the restaurants in the book. There are no restaurants from my current town in the book, but surprisingly a LOT of restaurants in hotels are featured.

The Hungry Gardener: A Collection of Recipes from Quailcrest Farm, published in 1996. Located in Wooster, Ohio, the farm started out as a nursery in 1975 and today still sells flowers, trees and shrubs plus there is a barn gift shop, gardens and several locations for outdoor events and weddings. Lots of yummy farm style cooking recipes!

Estate Sale Find - Chattanooga Cook Book

Purchased at an estate sale at the end of May. Published in 1977, this copy is the 5th printing with the original printing date in 1970. Recipes reflect the diverse population of Chattanooga (Tennessee). Mixed in between the usual Southern favorites, there are recipes with Greek, Hungarian and Jewish origins. Lots of great photographs are scattered throughout the book.

Last of My May Thrify Finds - Booklets #2 Thanksgiving, Holiday and Bread Machine Recipes

Betty Crocker Thanksgiving, published in 2006. Lots of turkey recipes, plus fab desserts and left-over ideas. There are features on cranberries and gravy as well.

Betty Crocker Holiday, published in 2001. Recipes for entrees, sides, brunches and more! The yummy dessert on the front cover is a Peppermint Cream Brownie Torte. I may have bought the booklet based on the GLITTER in the title!

Gold Medal Best Bread Machine Recipes, published in 2000.  I need to to kick start my bread baking again and this booklet fills the bill. Recipes for basic breads, sweet & fruity loaves, savory breads and even coffee cakes.

Page from Thanksgiving booklet:

Page from Holiday booklet:

Page from Bread machine booklet:

Last of My May Thrify Finds - Booklets #1 White House, Yankee Magazine and Georgia Peaches

A Taste of White House Cooking, published in 1975. Brief booklet with only 16 pages featuring favorite recipes of several presidents - from George Washington to Gerald Ford.

Yankee Magazine's Second Annual Great New England Cook-Off Cookbook, published in 1988.  The small booklet contains only 51 recipes that were chosen from over 2,500 submissions from Yankee Magazine readers in a 1988 contest. In addition to the usual fare, there are recipes for honey, molasses, cranberries and maple syrup.

Georgia Peach Recipes, no publication date, but most likely dates from the 1970's based on the attire of the Georgia Peach Queen. Only 20 pages, most of the recipes are for desserts with one or two main dishes and a few beverages.

Page from White House booklet:

Page from Yankee Magazine booklet:

Page from Peach booklet:

May Thrifty Finds - Vintage Community Cookbooks and Karo Canning

Found these vintage cookbooks at a local thrift store - only 50 cents each!

Rho Sigma Cookbook, published in 1949. The recipes were compiled by the First United Presbyterian Church in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Lots of church lady recipes plus a handy dandy guide for can numbers often found in older cookbooks (i.e a No.1 can equals 1 1/2 cups). I found a recipe for a "Be My Valentine" Cake from Baker's Coconut tucked between the pages. The previous owner also wrote a recipes for pancake syrup on a blank page in the book.

Karo Finer Canned & Frozen Fruits, published in 1946. Tucked between the pages were cooperative extension booklets from 1974 on freezing fruits and vegetables dated 1974. Recipes for all types of canned fruit, jams, jellies and marmalades and of course pickles and relishes. Karo syrup is used as a sugar replacement and sometimes in conjunction with a smaller amount of sugar in the fruit recipes.

Our Favorite Recipes, published in 1957. Another book from Sharon, Pennsylvania - this one from the Hickory Township Women's Club. There are also lots of cool vintage ads from sponsors of the book.

Cute illustration from Karo booklet:

Yard Sale Finds From May - Food Network Favorites and 100 Best Smoothies

The last of my yard sale finds from May - I think I paid less than a dollar for each book.

Food Network - Recipes from Our All-Star Chefs Favorites, published in 2005. To celebrate 10 years, Food Network chose 110 all-time favorites recipes from 11 of the network's most popular chefs. Scattered among the recipes are stories from the chefs and Q&A sessions. Some of the chefs featured include Giada de Laurentis, Paula Deen, Rachel Ray, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril, Alton Brown and Bobby Flay.

100 Best Smoothies & Juices, published in  2010.  Small book packed with yummy smoothie recipes. There are smoothies and juice recipes for energy and health boosting featuring fruits, vegetables or a combination of both. A few I want to try include Guava Goodness, Melon & Mango Tango, Watermelon Sunset and Pomegranate Passion.