Soupcon & Soupcon II Vintage Junior League of Chicago Cookbook Bundle 1974 & 1982 Spiral Community Recipe Books
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Two classic Junior League of Chicago community cookbooks offered together in one colorful vintage bundle.
Soupcon: Seasonal Samplings from the Junior League of Chicago (1974) and Soupcon II: More Seasonal Samplings from the Junior League of Chicago (1982) have long been favorites among collectors of regional cookbooks.
Filled with hundreds of tested recipes contributed by Junior League members, these books reflect the entertaining and home cooking styles of the 1970s and early 1980s, from appetizers and breads to international dishes, desserts, seasonal menus, and elegant entertaining.
The books feature durable plastic comb bindings that lie flat while cooking and distinctive color-coded pages that make browsing recipes easy. These sought-after community cookbooks remain popular with collectors because many recipes were never republished elsewhere.
Soupcon was first published in 1974 with 373 pages, while Soupcon II expanded the collection in 1982 with 387 pages and additional seasonal recipes.
Details
- Titles: Soupcon and Soupcon II
- Organization: The Junior League of Chicago, Illinois
- Publication Years: 1974 and 1982
- Format: Plastic comb bound softcover cookbooks
- Pages: Volume I: 373 pages; Volume II: 387 pages
- Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 7 x 1 inches each
- Language: English
- Illustrated: Decorative black-and-white illustrations throughout
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
- Both plastic comb bindings remain intact.
- Covers remain bright with attractive graphics.
- Pages are clean and highly readable.
- Recipes are complete and ready for use.
Issues to Note
- Pencil writing on the first page of Volume I.
- Light shelf and handling wear consistent with age.
- Minor wear to covers and edges.
Collector Notes
Junior League cookbooks have become highly collectible because they preserve regional recipes and fundraising history while showcasing recipes that often never appeared in commercial cookbooks. The colorful Soupcon series remains one of Chicago's best-known community cookbook publications. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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