Published in 1914 by Dodge Publishing Co., A Book of Good Dinners for My Friend by celebrated culinary authority Fannie Merritt Farmer offers a charming look into early 20th-century American hostessing and menu design. Selected by scholars as a work of cultural significance, this classic volume guides the reader through complete menu planning and practical recipes tailored for every occasion. Sections include structured menus for:
- Family Dinners — Daily, wholesome meal planning for the household.
- Dinners for Occasions — Seasonal and holiday menus, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lent, Easter, warm-weather dining, and Quick Emergency meals.
- Company & Formal Dinners — Elegant multi-course menus designed for entertaining guests.
An essential piece for cookbook collectors, food historians, and lovers of vintage kitchen instruction,
Condition: Very Good Vintage - Text is clean and unmarred. Pages featuring Art Nouveau floral ornaments are fully intact, showing light, age-appropriate yellowing. The tan-beige textured stiff-card cover displays clear red, green, and brown titles with decorative illustrations, alongside matching brown titles, rules, and embellishments on the spine. Small, minor tears are present at the head and tail of the spine, with light bumping at the corners. Previous owner’s signature is inscribed on the front cover pastedown. Issued without a dust jacket.
Publishing details
Hardcover: 270 p
Dodge Publishing Co. (1914)
Weight: 478 g
Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.75 x 23.4 cm
CV-ABO-1047