The Ford Times Cookbook by Nancy Kennedy (1968, First Printing) | Regional American Recipes | Hardcover Illustrated Travel Cookbook

A Taste of America—One Iconic Recipe at a Time

If you've ever dreamed of eating your way across America without leaving your kitchen, The Ford Times Cookbook (1968) is your new favorite guide. This charming hardcover book, compiled by Nancy Kennedy (Women’s Editor, Ford Times), features 362 handpicked recipes from popular American restaurants.

From Maine’s lobster shacks to Portland’s fine seafood dining, and Tennessee’s homey desserts to Pacific coast Polynesian gems, each recipe is paired with delightful illustrations and regional history. It's more than a cookbook—it's a vintage road trip through America’s culinary past.

What’s Inside?

• Recipes from restaurants coast to coast, organized by region
• Dishes include German Chocolate Cake, Chicken Aloha, and Salt Pork Apple Pie
• Full-color artwork by artists of the era
• Historical and cultural notes about restaurants and American travel dining in the mid-century

Whether you're a cookbook collector, food history enthusiast, or just enjoy a beautifully curated meal, this book brings vintage flavor to your shelf—and your table.

Book Details

• Title: The Ford Times Cookbook
• Author: Nancy Kennedy
• Publication Year: 1968, First Printing
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 253
• Size: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Genre: Vintage Regional Cookbook
• Condition: Cover has minor wear from age. Interior pages clean with intact spine. No markings or tears. All photos represent the actual book.

Why You'll Love It

This book doesn’t just share recipes—it captures the spirit of American dining in the golden age of road trips. Perfect for nostalgic cooks, collectors, or anyone fascinated by regional American cuisine.

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