Monday, March 2, 2015

Amazon Shopping - The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook

The Unofficial Mad Man Cookbook, published in 2011. Inside the kitchens, bars and restaurants of "Mad Men".  To kick things off is the longest chapter in the book, and of course it focuses on cocktails with tons of drink recipes and even a history of the cocktail.

The remaining chapters are devoted to appetizers, salads ~ including  the now ubiquitous wedge salad, main courses and sweets. Many of the dishes have a corresponding episode from the show and an introduction before the recipe gives the background of the dish and the relationship to a particular character or event. There are a few "standard" recipes from the era including Turkey Tetrazinni  and Pineapple Upside Down Cake and filling out the pages are vintage advertisements and photos.

I was not surprised to learn a few of the recipes were culled from several vintage cookbooks popular during the mid-century and include many I have in my collection.


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