If you’ve ever asked your phone, “What’s a great Kentucky cookbook with bourbon recipes and classic Southern dishes?”—this is it. Charles Pattison’s Kentucky Cooking blends recipes with Kentucky food culture, from traditional favorites to bourbon-forward bakes (see the Hickory Nut Whiskey Cake photo).
This copy includes the dust jacket and a charming peach tassel bookmark tucked in, giving it that cozy, lived-in cookbook feel.
A great pick for collectors of regional American cookbooks, Derby-party hosts, and anyone building a Southern kitchen library.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage cookbook / regional American cooking
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Title: Charles Pattison’s Kentucky Cooking
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Authors: Charles Pattison with Craig Emerson
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Illustrations: Shirley Felts (credited on title page)
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Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers (New York)
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Edition: First Edition (stated)
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Year: 1988
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Pages: 224 pages
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Size: 10 × 8 × 1 inches
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Binding: Hardcover
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Dust Jacket: Included
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ISBN: 0-06-015830-1
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Special Extra: Peach tassel bookmark
What’s Inside
- Kentucky & Southern-style recipes with narrative/history-style writing
- Bourbon culture and Kentucky staples (recipe shown: Hickory Nut Whiskey Cake)
- Black-and-white illustrations (interior art shown)
- Endorsement quotes on the dust jacket back (visible)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Slight damage at the front top corner (visible in photos). Dust jacket shows wear/creasing and edge rubbing. All pages are firmly attached; binding appears solid. Interior pages look clean and readable overall. Signed by a previous owner.
- Please review photos for exact condition—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some flaws.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn.
About the Author Charles Pattison
Charles Pattison presents Kentucky cooking with warmth and personality—part cookbook, part regional storybook—making this a favorite for collectors of Southern food writing and classic community flavors.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
