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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