From the Highlands and the Sea (1976) | Cape Breton Community Cookbook | Nova Scotia Regional Recipes

Taste Tradition from Canada’s Coastline & Highlands

Step into the kitchens of Cape Breton with this rare 1976 fourth printing of From the Highlands and the Sea, compiled by the dedicated women of the Ingonish Women’s Hospital Auxiliary. A true community treasure, this plastic comb-bound cookbook is filled with regional recipes handed down through generations of Nova Scotians.

From classic soups, game dishes, and seafood to comforting porridge and indulgent desserts, every page carries the essence of coastal cooking and Highland hospitality.

Whether you’re a cookbook collector, a regional recipe lover, or simply looking to bring a taste of maritime tradition into your kitchen, this piece is a must-have addition.

About the Item

• Title: From the Highlands and the Sea
• Compiled by: The Ingonish Women’s Hospital Auxiliary
• Published: April 1976 (Fourth Printing, Third Edition)
• Format: Softcover, white plastic comb binding
• Genre: Vintage Cookbooks
• Length: 100 pages
• Language: English
• Size: 9x6x.05 inches
• Publisher: McCurdy Printing Company Limited, Nova Scotia
• Contents Include: Porridge, Soups, Game, Fish, Breads, Desserts, and more

Condition

• Vintage wear to covers, including light scuffing and edge rubbing
• Plastic comb binding intact and functional
• Interior pages clean and well-preserved for age
• Back cover shows minor age toning (as shown)

This cookbook has clearly been loved and preserved, ready to continue its story in your kitchen or collection.

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