The cookbook I love more than any other!

ok....so this is really a totally worthless cookbook as far as practical use goes these days. but it's totally 5 star as far as old school factor goes.

It's falling apart, but still in use!

My copy is from 1961, and I'd recommend an older version over the newer ones, no question.

This is the cookbook of my youth. My mother says it taught her how to cook. I love that is has key recipes and variations on those key recipes.

I have the 1950's edition and it's fantastic, with vintage photos and cute line drawings as well. This cookbook has very easy to follow recipes for making all sorts of dishes. My favorite section is the "Cookies" one: it's loaded with recipes (some quite unique) and tips on baking.

Really loved the recipes. Best pie crust I ever made came from this book.

One of my favorite cookbooks. Come for the pre-microwave recipes, stay for the hilariously sexist anecdotes sprinkled throughout the text. The illustrations are charming 1950's style two tone affairs, showing exactly what to do with innocent clarity. Every once in awhile a wonderful pastel photo of delicious confections will pop up as you look for something.

I love the Swedish Tea Ring recipe, the "key recipe" potato salad (still my standard whenever I make it.) and the golden cake. I firmly believe that cooking and baking are important skills to learn, and reading from the past can help you see how easy it can be today.

Bonus: Look at the meal planning. It's like making thanksgiving dinner every day of the week!

So many fond memories attached to this cookbook reproduction. I remember making my first apple crisp from this book. Definitely a keeper.

Very good love the recipes

Another classic cookbook your mother or grandmother had. A must for your collection.

I love this book. A lot of the recipes are still good, while others are a great glimpse at the time period. I also love a lot of the none recipe information about being a good house wife and hostess. Despite the obvious sexism I believe a lot of the advice is still pretty solid.