The Basic Cook Book by Marjorie Hesseltine & Ula M. Dow (1947), Houghton Mifflin Company
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Product Description:
Originally published in 1933 as Good Cooking, this classic underwent a thorough expansion and rebranding in 1947, emerging under its new title, The Basic Cook Book. Marjorie Heseltine and Ula M. Dow aimed to make cooking “still easier and more economical” for home cooks, adding groundbreaking chapters on topics like Sweets and Salted Nuts, Home Canning, Preserving, Jelly-Making, Pickling, Freezing, and more.
With photographic supplements and easy-to-follow instructions, it covers an impressive variety of recipes—from quick snacks and basic staples to advanced techniques. Readers praise its versatility, highlighting how the cake variations, candy recipes, cream puffs, and quiches stand the test of time.
Specifications:
- Title: The Basic Cook Book
- Authors: Marjorie Heseltine & Ula M. Dow
- Publication Date: 1947
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company (Boston)
- Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (vellum protective cover)
- Pages: 740
- Dimensions: 9 × 6 × 2 inches
- Language: English
- Condition: Business card taped on the title page; inscribed by a previous owner; minor signs of age/wear (see photos for details)
- Genre: Cookbook
Timeless Appeal:
This expanded edition remains a remarkable guide to simple, frugal, and delicious cooking. The authors’ dedication to making mealtime more accessible is evident in every chapter, from budget-friendly meal planning to advanced preservation techniques.
No kitchen should be without it—especially if you love tried-and-true recipes that can evolve alongside changing tastes and styles.
This 1947 Houghton Mifflin hardcover keeps its vellum protective cover and a previous owner's inscription, and it suits a shelf of mid-century American kitchen classics. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
Book Details
- Edition and Printing: Completely revised and enlarged edition, 1947
Condition Grade: Good
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