Hors D'oeuvres: Favorite Recipes from Embassy Kitchens 1959 Vintage Cookbook

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Entertain Elegantly: Embassy-Approved Hors D'oeuvres 

Take your next gathering back in time with sophisticated hors d'oeuvres straight from embassy kitchens around the world. Published in 1959 by the Women’s Club of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, this charming cookbook is filled with creative, internationally inspired appetizer recipes and delightful mid-century illustrations by Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin.

Each recipe reflects the elegance and innovation of 1950s entertaining, making it perfect for vintage cookbook collectors, culinary adventurers, or anyone who appreciates unique mid-century style. A stylish addition to your kitchen shelf and a delightful resource for your next party!

Book Specifications:

  • Title: Hors D'oeuvres: Favorite Recipes from Embassy Kitchens
  • Editor: Shom Atkin Edmond
  • Illustrator: Virginia Jacobs McLaughlin
  • Publication Date: 1959
  • Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company
  • Format: Softcover with plastic spiral spine
  • Genre: Vintage Cookbook
  • Pages: 194
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5½" x 7⅜"
  • Language: English
  • Condition: Slight yellowing on pages, all recipes legible (good vintage condition)

Meet the Creators: Women’s Club of the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo

Founded as a community of diplomatic spouses, the Women's Club of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo embraced cultural exchange through culinary traditions in the mid-20th century. Their carefully curated collection of recipes offered glimpses into international diplomatic life, capturing the global flavor and sophisticated entertaining style of the 1950s.

Serve a Slice of Mid-Century Style

Whether you’re hosting a vintage-inspired gathering or exploring culinary history, this delightful embassy kitchen cookbook will become your go-to guide for creative appetizers. Indulge in recipes from around the globe and experience authentic mid-century elegance firsthand.

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