Condition: Good. Has the former owner’s name on the front foreplate. The book contains both black-and-white and color photographs, as well as retro line drawings. The pages are clean and unmarred. But yellowed with minor chipping. The spine is tight, and all pages are intact. The spine has a minor tear and rubbing.
Meta Given’s work is considered influential in American culinary literature, comparable to cookbooks by Betty Crocker and Irma Rombauer. Her approach combined traditional recipes with modern cooking techniques, making it accessible for families looking to improve their cooking skills and nutrition. The book includes a wide range of recipes covering all meals of the day, along with sections on meal planning, budgeting, and food preservation.
The Modern Family Cookbook remains a valuable resource offering recipes, practical advice, and insights into family nutrition.
Publishing details
Hardcover: 632 pages
J. G. Ferguson and Associates (1953)
Weight: 930 g
Dimensions: 14.5 x 5.3 x 21.2 cm
CV-TMF-891