Meta Given Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking 1953 Hardcover 12th Printing
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Meta Given's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking, 1953 Hardcover
What did home cooks turn to before they could search for a recipe online? Books like this one.
Meta Given's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking is a substantial 1,699-page cookbook filled with recipes, meal plans, shopping advice, and practical instructions for running a kitchen.
Published by J. G. Ferguson and Associates of Chicago, this green cloth hardcover is the February 1953 twelfth printing.
There is plenty to explore inside. Recipes range from hominy cheese croquettes and pineapple date whip to rich loaf cake, caramel mousse, roast pheasant, salads, breads, and everyday family dinners.
But this book goes beyond recipes. It explains how to purchase fruits and vegetables, plan weekly menus, make better use of the food dollar, preserve and freeze foods, and prepare meals for different occasions.
You'll find color illustrations, black-and-white photographs, charts, tables, and detailed cooking instructions throughout.
Details
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Title: Meta Given's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking
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Author: Meta Given
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Publisher: J. G. Ferguson and Associates, Chicago
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Publication: February 1953, twelfth printing
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Original copyright: 1947
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Format: Green cloth hardcover
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Pages: 1,699
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Measurements: Approximately 8 × 6 × 3 inches
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Shipping weight: 4 pounds
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Dust jacket: None
Condition
Good vintage used condition with visible age-related wear.
The green cloth front and back covers and spine show rubbing, fading, scuffing, and edge wear. Corners are bumped and worn, and the spine ends have minor fraying.
Pages have age toning and scattered spotting, especially along the outer edges. A handwritten number, "246," appears on the title page.
The interior pages shown remain readable, and the book appears solid during handling. Please review the photographs for the cover wear, page discoloration, and other details.
A Cookbook to Use and Explore
For someone interested in the history of American home cooking, this book offers a look at what families were eating and how they managed their kitchens in the early 1950s.
Whether you're searching for an old family recipe, trying a dish you've never heard of, or adding to a vintage cookbook collection, there is plenty here to discover.
Bring this 1953 kitchen reference back to a working cookbook shelf.
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- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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