Explore a 1950s kitchen where dinner was planned, cakes were layered with confidence, and “picture cookbook” meant actually helpful.
This Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book (1950 edition) a true mid-century classic that’s equal parts cookbook, guidebook, and nostalgia hit.
Specs
∙Title: Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book
∙Author/Creator: Betty Crocker (General Mills)
∙Publication Date: 1950
∙Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company / General Mills
∙Format: Hardcover 5-ring binder
∙Pages: 463
∙Size: 10 × 7 × 1 in
∙Language: English
∙Genre: Vintage Cookbook / Mid-Century Cooking
Inside you’ll find cheerful illustrations, practical kitchen know-how (yes, including those “how-to” basics that still save the day), and a lineup of trusted recipes that feel like home.
Whether you’re collecting vintage cookbooks, styling an open shelf, or genuinely cooking from it, this one earns its place.
Why you’ll love it
1. Iconic 1950 Betty Crocker binder format (the one collectors hunt for)
2. Packed with illustrations, menus, tips, and classic American recipes
3. A “use it + display it” kind of book—shelf-worthy and practical
Condition
Good vintage condition. Expect normal age wear with minor, random stains as shown in the photos. Binder and pages are intact and readable. (Please zoom in on photos for the most accurate look—what you see is what you get.)
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
