Home Baking Made Easy by Virginia Roberts (1944) – A Practical Vintage Cookbook

A Well-Loved Guide to Classic Baking

Home Baking Made Easy by Virginia Roberts, director of the Occident Home Baking Institute, was published in 1944 by Russel-Miller Milling Co. as a reliable, tested resource for home bakers. Designed with top-tab dividers and built-in storage pockets, this cookbook was meant to be both functional and easy to use in the kitchen.

What makes this copy unique is the handwritten recipes and notes left by a previous owner, adding a personal touch to an already well-tested collection of recipes. With a plastic comb binder and durable paper cover, this book was designed to be referenced often—ideal for those who appreciate traditional baking techniques and time-honored recipes.

Specifications:

• Title: Home Baking Made Easy
• Author: Virginia Roberts
• Publication Date: 1944
• Publisher: Russel-Miller Milling Co.
• Format: Paper cover, plastic comb binder with top tab dividers
• Genre: Vintage Cookbook, Baking Guide
• Pages: 110
• Dimensions: 10" x 7" x 0.5"
• Language: English
• Condition: Minor wear on cover as shown. Includes handwritten recipes from a previous owner stored in built-in pockets.

A Useful Addition to Any Baking Collection

For those who enjoy classic baking methods and well-tested recipes, this vintage cookbook offers practical guidance and real-world kitchen experience. The bonus handwritten notes add insight into how past generations used and adapted these recipes, making this book both a functional baking guide and a piece of history.

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