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i have another collection which really didnt start out being a goal of mine -- cookbooks.
it's odd. i have some from the 90s and more recent. i have some from the 60s. 70s. 80s. some have themes, some are general.
my favorites are: my 1920s party game and refreshment book. my 2004 Polish cookbook from my in-laws. my great-aunt ginny's cookbook. and the 1930s ones which demean women. Those kick ass, in a historical way.
my latest acquisitions include a german cookbook (in English, as opposed to "So bäckt die junge Hausfrau" which I gave to my friend Kristy, who is working on her PhD in German), a 1930s "Women's" cookbook, and a cajun cookbook.
my recent rediscovery is a vintage one (1960s or 70s) "cooking for two" -- makes you realize when reading the recipes that our culture really has gone mad when it comes to eating, as compared to the 30+ years ago.
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I've seen some of those demeaning cook books. One had an intro that read, "Remember, your husband has worked hard all day. He will appreciate your preparing a variety of hot, home-cooked meals."
And of course, don't forget to bring his newspaper, reading slippers, and tobacco pipe.
Posted by: evebird | June 20, 2005 12:28 AM
I've got a great dessert cookbook from the late 60's for you that the former residents left behind. I'd love to get a collection going too, it's fun to look at those horrid recipes(horridly tasty, it was all lard and fatty meat, mmm) The age when scalloped potatoes were considered haut cuisine.
Posted by: Dna | June 21, 2005 3:30 PM