{"product_id":"vintage-cookbook-bundle-shortcut-home-freezing-1949-1968","title":"Vintage Cookbook Bundle — Shortcut Cooking + Home Freezing Meredith Corporation \u0026 Montgomery Ward | 1949 \/ 1968","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eA practical little vintage cookbook bundle with strong mid-century kitchen energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eThis set pairs quick family meal ideas from \u003cem data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eShortcut Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e with old-school freezer guidance from Montgomery Ward’s \u003cem data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eHome Freezing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eNot fancy, not fussy — just the kind of kitchen booklets that helped people get supper on the table and food tucked away for later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"2608\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Cookbooks, Mid-Century Cooking, Home Economics, Food Preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eShortcut Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e — Meredith Corporation; \u003cem data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eHome Freezing \/ Freezing Foods at Home\u003c\/em\u003e — Shirley Rolfs, Home Economist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meredith Corporation; Montgomery Ward \/ Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, Minnesota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eShortcut Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e — 1968; \u003cem data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHome Freezing \/ Freezing Foods at Home\u003c\/em\u003e — Revised Edition 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eShortcut Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e — First Printing; 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Interior pages are readable with age toning; color food photos remain bright. \u003cem data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eHome Freezing\u003c\/em\u003e has rubbing, scuffing, creasing along the spine area, corner and edge wear, and light spotting\/age marks visible on the title page area. Interior pages are readable with age toning. Both books appear complete from the provided photos and are sold together as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003eSee all photos for detail — sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eCondition Grade Key:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3290\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3337\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3490\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable and collectible but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3568\" data-end=\"3589\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eThis bundle is a fun little snapshot of practical home cooking across two eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3686\"\u003eHome Freezing\u003c\/em\u003e brings the 1940s preservation mindset: freezer packaging, meats, game, fruits, vegetables, and “how do I keep this usable later?” common sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"4006\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003eShortcut Cooking\u003c\/em\u003e has that late-1960s supper-table feel, with broiler meals, hamburger stroganoff, glazed ham, Aloha burgers, and colorful food photos doing their very best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4186\"\u003eA good fit for vintage cookbook collectors, retro kitchen displays, home economics fans, or anyone who appreciates practical cookbooks with a little personality around the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4318\"\u003e A useful, quirky vintage cookbook bundle for the cook who likes old kitchen wisdom with a side of mid-century charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-verified condition (no surprises)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in 1 business day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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