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What are you cooking today...TRADITIONS OF CLASSIC PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COOKERY REVEALED. PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY COOKI...
04/19/2026

What are you cooking today...
TRADITIONS OF CLASSIC PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COOKERY REVEALED. PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH COUNTRY COOKING, FIRST EDITION, 1993, INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR WILLIAM WOYS WEAVER.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Country Cooking by William Woys Weaver is an essential work for anyone interested in American culinary history, regional foodways, or the cultural legacy of the Pennsylvania Dutch. More than just a cookbook, this meticulously researched volume offers a rich exploration of the traditions, techniques, and stories behind the food of the Pennsylvania German communities. Weaver, a respected food historian with deep personal ties to the region, combines historical scholarship with firsthand knowledge to preserve and interpret a cuisine that reflects centuries of adaptation, resourcefulness, and cultural fusion.

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A cocktail book full of sophistication, style, and pinup girls! Check out Ted Saucier's Bottoms Up! in my Etsy Shop - Li...
04/02/2026

A cocktail book full of sophistication, style, and pinup girls!
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THE MOST DISTINGUISHED COLLECTION OF COCKTAILS AND MIXED DRINKS EVER ASSEMBLED BETWEEN COVERS. FIRST EDITION OF TED SAUCIER'S BOTTOMS UP, 1951, SIGNED BY TED SAUCIER
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Bottoms Up is a lavishly designed, mid-century cocktail book by Ted Saucier, A publicist with the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. This elaborate book highlights 780 of the finest cocktail recipes, well detailed and interspersed with stories of their origin. In addition there are 12 full page color cocktail inspired pinup illustrations by eleven of America's most distinguished artists of the time,
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"THE GREATEST CAUSE OF HUMAN SUFFERING IS IGNORANCE ON THE SUBJECT OF HOW TO TREAT OUR OWN BODIES." THE FINE ART OF COOK...
03/28/2026

"THE GREATEST CAUSE OF HUMAN SUFFERING IS IGNORANCE ON THE SUBJECT OF HOW TO TREAT OUR OWN BODIES." THE FINE ART OF COOKING, FIRST EDITION, 1941. VEGETARIAN RECIPES
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Published in 1941, The Fine Art of Cooking represents a fascinating culinary time capsule from the early World War II era, brought to life through the collaborative efforts of Mildred G. Whitfield, Maria Hornbacher, and Ruth Pearson. Unlike the utilitarian "rationing" cookbooks that would soon follow, this volume focuses on the elevation of vegetarian home dining, blending practical and nutritional kitchen wisdom with a touch of mid-century sophistication. The authors meticulously curated a collection of 100% vegetarian recipes that prioritize the use of whole grains, along with fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables. Within its pages, one finds a range of classic American vegetarian dishes that benefit diet and health, complimented with 32 full page color illustrations. Beyond simple nutrition, the book functions as a practical guide for those seeking meatless alternatives, offering progressive vegetarian recipes that move past mere side dishes to become the centerpiece of the meal. With original suggestion insert laid in. In very good condition.

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Marye Dahnke was the marketing and culinary force that turned Kraft Mac and Cheese into a cultural icon. She also had ma...
03/26/2026

Marye Dahnke was the marketing and culinary force that turned Kraft Mac and Cheese into a cultural icon. She also had many great cheese recipes of her own here in this book.

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"THERE IS ADVENTURE, SATISFACTION, AND GREATER DELIGHT AT TABLE WHENEVER CHEESE IS FRIEND TO HOSTESS AND COOK." THE CHEESE COOKBOOK, 1950, SIGNED BY AUTHOR MARYE DAHNKE.

Marye Dahnke was one of the first female Home Economist and Director of the Consumer Service Department for Kraft Foods and was an early female food marketer, promoting cheese by hosting "Cheese Talks" throughout the country. She authored two books, including this one, as well as many pamphlets for Kraft on cheeses. The Cheese Cookbook combines unique cheese recipes with detailed directions. It lists popular cheeses and their uses, helpful hints to remember and recipes for every meal of the day, including desserts. A well-compiled and focused mid-century title on cheese, signed on the front free endpaper by the author. Complete and in very good condition.

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COCKTAIL AND WINE DIGEST, THE BARMEN'S BIBLE, BY OSCAR HAIMO, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL BAR MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION, ...
03/19/2026

COCKTAIL AND WINE DIGEST, THE BARMEN'S BIBLE, BY OSCAR HAIMO, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL BAR MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION, 1949
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Oscar Haimo was Founder and President of the International Bar Managers Association, which consisted and the LBMA in the United States. Oscar Haimo was also of Le Barman de France, United Kingdom Bartenders Guild Ex-President of the International Barmen Association, as well as honorary member of many other bar associations, guilds, and schools throughout the world. Haimo compiled this guide to create an internationally recognized standard for bartending. In this informative annual guide to bartending. He provides tips, quotes, and bar details for the bar manager and barmen alike. The main content of the book, however, is the list of hundreds of alphabetized cocktail recipes interspersed with witty poems and illustrations by the author. This guide was published annually in a De Luxe hardcover edition and a Regular softcover edition, this being the latter. With Southern Comfort ads on inside front and rear covers. Originally published annually in 1943, this early softcover edition was published in 1949. In very good condition.

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FIRST PRINTING - THE GUN CLUB DRINK BOOK, BY CHARLES BROWNE. 1939Check it out in my Etsy Shop - ETSY-THEBOOKSLINGER 🍹 LI...
03/06/2026

FIRST PRINTING - THE GUN CLUB DRINK BOOK, BY CHARLES BROWNE. 1939
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The witty and wise Dr. Charles Browne, Member of Executive Council of The Wine and Food Society of New York and President of The Gourmet Society of New Jersey, wrote this book as an accompaniment to his successful title, “The Gun Club Cook Book”.

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Go ahead and cook with your kids... Get that kitchen messy! MID-CENTURY RECIPES FOR YOUNG CHEFS. FUN WITH COOKING, BY MA...
03/05/2026

Go ahead and cook with your kids... Get that kitchen messy!

MID-CENTURY RECIPES FOR YOUNG CHEFS. FUN WITH COOKING, BY MAE BLACKER FREEMAN. FIRST EDITION, 1947
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Fun With Cooking by Mae Blacker Freeman is a charming mid-century treasure that holds enduring appeal for collectors of vintage children's books and culinary ephemera. This first edition, published in 1947, is an engaging volume that offers a nostalgic glimpse into postwar American home life, where the kitchen became a place of learning and joy for children of the baby boom. Freeman presents basic cooking techniques and kid-friendly recipes in a way that invites children into the kitchen with confidence, while straightforward instructions encourage creativity, independence, and hands-on learning. Freeman also adds many black and white photographs accompanying the instructions for the wide array of mid-century recipes. A complete first edition in attractive very good condition.

One of the many photographs showing a popular French spirit being produced. Read below to see what it is and then go pur...
03/01/2026

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AN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE TO AN ENTHRALLING SUBJECT. FIRST U.S. EDITION OF COGNAC, BY NICHOLAS FAITH, 1987

Nicholas Faith (1933-2018) was a highly respected British journalist and author, known for his expertise in wine, spirits, and financial journalism. Among his many works, this book Cognac, first published in the UK in 1986, stands out as a definitive guide to the world of this iconic French spirit.

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THE ART OF SALAD MAKING. A TOMATO WELL DRESSED, BY RUTH C***R ROSEN. FIRST EDITION, 1953🍅 CHECK IT OUT IN MY ETSY SHOP, ...
02/28/2026

THE ART OF SALAD MAKING. A TOMATO WELL DRESSED, BY RUTH C***R ROSEN. FIRST EDITION, 1953
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Published in 1953 as part of the iconic "Handy Aid" series by Richards Rosen Associates, A Tomato Well Dressed by Ruth C***r Rosen is a charming relic of mid-century American culinary culture. This spiral-bound softcover book captures a specific era of domestic entertaining where the humble tomato was elevated to the centerpiece of the sophisticated suburban luncheon. With its signature plastic comb binding and sturdy, laminated covers, and its own protective decorated cardboard box, the book was designed for practical kitchen use, yet it remains highly sought after today for its whimsical cover art and stylized 1950s illustrations that reflect the "atomic age" aesthetic. The book diversifies the tomato into six tabbed sections, Green Salads, Meat and Fish, Poultry /Eggs and Cheese, Vegetables, Fruit and Molded Salads, and Dressings. Rosen provides a variety of creative recipes aimed at turning a simple vegetable into a visual masterpiece. Complete with original illustrated cardboard box. Overall in very good condition.

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"WINE IS AS OLD AS THE THIRST OF MAN" WINES OF THE WORLD, EDITED BY ANDRE L. SIMON. 1967🍷 Click the Etsy link in my bio ...
02/28/2026

"WINE IS AS OLD AS THE THIRST OF MAN" WINES OF THE WORLD, EDITED BY ANDRE L. SIMON. 1967
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Andre L. Simon bibliophile, gourmet, wine connoisseur, historian, and writer -- is unrivaled in his contributions to the "art of good living" (Gabler). Simon founded and was President of many wine and gastronomic clubs throughout England and the world. He studied the wine industry and wrote extensively about wine history, importation, trade, purchasing, storing, and serving of wine. Wines of The World was edited by Simon with the help of some of the world's most renown wine experts of the time, including H. Warner Allen, S. F. Hallgarten, George Rainbird, Cyril Ray and more. It features wines from every continent, except Antarctica, including 60 full page color plates, 21 maps, and an unconscionable amount of information across oner 700 pages. One of the most comprehensive books on wine ever published. In attractive, near fine condition.

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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST WINE MAKING REGIONS. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF GREAT BORDEAUX WINES, ...
01/30/2026

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST WINE MAKING REGIONS. FIRST AMERICAN EDITION OF GREAT BORDEAUX WINES, BY JAMES SEELY

Great Bordeaux Wines is a comprehensive guide to the renowned wines of the Bordeaux region in France. Written by James Seely, a restauranteur and respected wine dealer and expert, the book delves into the history, terroir, winemaking techniques, and characteristics of some of the most famous Bordeaux wines. Seely provides detailed profiles of 147 top chateaux and producers in Bordeaux, offering insights into their vineyards, cellars, and philosophies.
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