2 Vintage Jewish Cookbooks – Race to Nosh (1966) & A Festival of Jewish Cooking (1971), Hardcover with Dust Jackets

$33.00

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This set includes two vintage hardcover Jewish cookbooks, both offering traditional recipes and cultural insights. These books are ideal for collectors, home cooks interested in Jewish cuisine, or anyone looking to explore vintage culinary history.

Book 1: Race to Nosh: For a Nation of Nibblers

Written by Ruth and Bob Grossman, this 1966 first edition cookbook combines humor with tradition. All recipes are authenticated by Rabbi Norman Siegel. The content reflects Jewish cooking with a light, playful tone.

  • Publisher: Galahad Books
  • Pages: 80
  • ISBN-10: 0883650835
  • Condition: Good used condition with sticker residue on the dust jacket

Book 2: A Festival of Jewish Cooking

Authored by Carole Lowenstein in 1971, this book includes beautifully handwritten calligraphy and traditional recipes such as lokshen kugel.

  • Publisher: Herder and Herder
  • Pages: 56
  • Condition: Minor wear and tear, sticker residue on the dust jacket

Specifications:

  • Language: English
  • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jackets
  • Dimensions: Each book measures approx. 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Condition: Both books are in good used condition with some visible surface wear. Please review photos for more detail.

Wrapping Up!

This set offers an accessible introduction to traditional Jewish cooking through two visually and culturally rich cookbooks. The recipes are easy to follow and reflect the everyday and holiday meals central to Jewish cuisine.

With one book emphasizing humor and the other featuring handwritten calligraphy, both are valuable not only for cooking but also for collectors and those interested in mid-century cookbook design. They’re ideal for practical use or display in a vintage kitchen collection.

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