Puttin' on the Peachtree: Dining in Atlanta Style (1979, 3rd Ed) | Junior League Cookbook | Southern Heritage Recipes

A Southern Celebration of Flavor and Tradition

Step into a delicious slice of Georgia’s culinary history with Puttin’ on the Peachtree, a beloved Junior League community cookbook filled with regional charm, legacy recipes, and heartwarming traditions. Published in 1979 as the third edition, this treasured volume reflects the tastes of Atlanta and DeKalb County homes—with every recipe submitted by local members and friends.

Expect crowd-pleasing dishes, Southern hospitality staples, and helpful cooking tips (like how to perfectly poach an egg!). You’ll find everything from pickled beans to sour cream chicken enchiladas and even delicatessen dill pickles. It’s the kind of cookbook that carries handwritten notes, generations of memories, and kitchen-stained pages for a reason—it gets used.

Whether you're collecting Southern cookbooks, gifting a Georgia native, or simply curious about the flavor of Atlanta in the ‘70s, this book is a gem.

 Specifications

• Title: Puttin’ on the Peachtree: Dining in Atlanta Style
• Author/Publisher: The Junior League of DeKalb County, Georgia
• Published: 1979, 3rd Edition
• Binding: Spiral-bound with illustrated soft plastic covers
• Language: English
• Pages: 346
• Size: 9 x 7 x 1 in
• ISBN: 0-918654-89-6
• Genre: Vintage Cookbook, Community Cookbook
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Plastic cover shows minimal wear. Signed by a previous owner. Minor cooking spatters on some interior pages as pictured—just enough to know it was loved and used.

Why You’ll Love It

• A flavorful glimpse into Atlanta’s kitchen traditions
• Recipes submitted by real Southern home cooks
• Beautiful 1970s layout with whimsical cover illustration by Tazewell Morton
• Perfect for cookbook collectors, Southern history buffs, and vintage kitchen lovers

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