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Learn about the Depression Era, how Grandma cooked, and enjoy simple, basic cooking!A collection of over 450 recipes from the Depression Era”Back-to-the-Basics” recipes use ingredients common to most kitchensIncludes household hints, weights and measures, a spice guide and even some period poetryBrief descriptions of positive aspects of life during the 30s are noted throughout the bookWritten in a light style; nicely illustrated
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Publication date : October 5, 1990
Language : English
Print length : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0934860556
ISBN-13 : 978-0934860550
Item Weight : 9.5 ounces
Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #14,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #10 in Gastronomy History (Books) #37 in Cooking, Food & Wine Reference (Books) #63 in Comfort Food Cooking (Books)
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Customers say
Customers appreciate this cookbook’s comprehensive collection of Depression Era recipes, with one noting it contains 144 pages of content. The book is easy to read and understand, and customers find it good value, with one highlighting its usefulness for saving and conserving resources. They enjoy the stories and find it brings back memories, with one describing it as a delightful walk down memory lane.
