A charming 1968 community cookbook from The Forum School in Waldwick, New Jersey.
Forum Feasts is plastic-comb bound with easy-to-read typed recipes, playful green cover art, and plenty of classic party, poultry, meat, and dip recipes.
Details
∙ Item: Vintage community cookbook
∙ Title: Forum Feasts
∙ Author/Compiler: The Forum Quorum / Friends of The Forum School
∙ Illustrator: Anne S. Samson
∙ Publisher: Forum Feasts, Waldwick, New Jersey
∙ Year: 1968
∙ Edition / Printing: Not confirmed
∙ Format: Softcover plastic comb binding
∙ Dust Jacket: None
∙ Size / Measurements: 9” x 7” x 1”
∙ Page Count: 300 pages
∙ Cover / Jacket Colors: White, green, dark green, black
∙ Genre / Subject: Vintage Cookbook, Community Cookbook, School Fundraiser Cookbook, 1960s Recipes
∙ ISBN: None
Notable Features: Plastic comb binding, contributor recipes, humorous Roman-style cover illustration, sections including dips, poultry, meat tips, and entertaining recipes
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
∙ Plastic comb binding is in good shape
∙ Recipes are clear, readable, and easy to follow
∙ Pages appear complete and usable
∙ Fun illustrated section dividers and retro green cover design
Issues / Wear
∙ Random food stains and handling marks throughout
∙ Light cover soiling, discoloration, and edge wear
∙ Page toning from age
∙ General kitchen-use wear, especially visible on some interior pages
Plot / Content Overview
This 1968 fundraiser-style cookbook gathers favorite recipes from friends of The Forum School in Waldwick, New Jersey. Expect the kind of practical mid-century party food that makes vintage cookbook fans grin: dips, poultry dishes, meat tips, do-ahead recipes, and crowd-friendly entertaining ideas.
Collector’s Notes
A fun find for collectors of New Jersey cookbooks, school fundraiser cookbooks, and 1960s community recipe books.
This one has real kitchen history—food stains and all.
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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.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
