New Vintage Cookbooks For My Collection

 

Recently I stumbled upon not one, but two vintage World War II era cookbooks.  Both of them had been donated to the thrift store at the senior center where I work part time.  I was thrilled to have the opportunity to purchase them and add them to my vintage cookbook collection.  I don’t keep many books in my home, but I do have a shelf in my hall closet where I keep my treasured vintage cookbooks.

 

I’ve always been enamored by cookbooks from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, the 30s and 40s being my most favorite.  I love the simplicity of the meals they prepared using pantry staples and their own creativity, especially during the war when ration books dictated what you could buy at the grocery stores.  They had to be resourceful and make those groceries stretch every way possible and that gave way to some pretty interesting recipes, to be sure.

 

The first vintage cookbook I purchased was Victory Recipes dated 1943.  It was published in the U.S. and is filled with tons of recipes geared toward rationing along with tips to get the most mileage out of your rationed groceries.  It is also filled with lots of advertisements of food and household products of the day.  I just love it!

 

The next day one of my co-workers showed me another cookbook, much, much larger and it literally has every recipe a person could ask for along with nutrition and cooking tips of the day.  It is three inches thick and in fantastic condition.  The color illustrations are what sold me on acquiring this book.  I have spent an entire weekend ready through it and I’m more than ready to put it into practice and incorporate it into my meal plans and preparations.  It even includes a hefty menu section from which I’m sure I’ll find a ton of inspiration.

 

I am super thrilled to have these gorgeous vintage cookbooks to add to my collection.  Let me know if you’d be interested in having me share the desserts, meals and menu plans I am inspired to make.