Some of my favorite items offered in T-Party's Etsy shop are vintage cook booklets from the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Although times have changed since these gems were published, when it comes to feeding our families, we are still asked that familiar question, "What's for dinner?"
Back then, these booklets were offered free with the purchase of particular products. They were published by companies with extensive Home Economics Departments, led by Directors of Domestic Science, who were serious about not only hawking their wares but promoting healthful eating.
These relics from kitchens past are chock full of charming imagery, recipes and useful household hints and tips. I always get a kick out of thumbing through them. Every now and then, I find a recipe that, with a bit of tweaking (like substituting vegetable oil for lard, or using wheat instead of white flour), is worthy of being in today's best cookbook.
Susan
I love vintage cookbooklets-- I collect the jell-o ones. I just love the graphics from that era.
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | November 02, 2009 at 11:23 PM
I also love those old booklets. The images are always wonderful, but I really love to see the glimpses into everyday life of women in those days. The ones from WWII are particularly interesting to me....cooking on rations...can you imagine?
Posted by: Kim | November 02, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Super cute! I just love these kinds of cook books!!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: lisa | November 02, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I wonder, do these old recipes have fewer ingredients than the newer ones tend to? I just give up once I see a list past about five ingredients anymore! These are charming!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | November 02, 2009 at 05:48 PM