Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook of Fine Old Recipes – Culinary Arts Press (Vintage 1971 Recipes)

Bring the warmth of a Lancaster County kitchen to your own table! Originally published by Culinary Arts Press, this compact 62‑page booklet gathers tried‑and‑true family recipes—think hearty “Kraut un Chops,” buckwheat scrapple, goose grieben, and Aunt Hannah’s Lebkuchen—interwoven with charming folk illustrations and period poems.

Whether you’re a collector of community cookbooks or simply crave authentic comfort food, this vintage staple belongs on your shelf.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 9 in H × 6 in W
  • Length: 62 pages
  • Language: English
  • Format: Softcover (staple‑bound paper wraps)
  • Publisher: Culinary Arts Press, Reading PA
  • Copyright: 1971 printing
  • Age: Vintage 1970s
  • Condition: Clean interior; front/back covers show mild age toning and one small surface crease (see photos). No writing, tears, or loose pages.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Authentic Flavors: 200+ Pennsylvania Dutch recipes, carefully edited by Claire S. Davidow.
  • Display‑Ready Cover: Iconic fraktur‑inspired artwork adds instant farmhouse charm.
  • Cook & Collect: Compact size makes it perfect for both everyday reference and display in vintage cookbook collections.

Ready to ladle rich German vegetable soup or whip up “Amanda’s Angel Food Cake”? Add this nostalgic gem to your cart and taste tradition today!

This 1971 Culinary Arts Press booklet of Pennsylvania Dutch recipes, edited by Claire S. Davidow, has its fraktur-inspired cover and suits a shelf of community and regional cookbooks. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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