Rumford Complete Cook Book by Lily Maxworth Wallace, 1925

This is one of the vintage cookbooks that I have. It was gifted to a Mrs. Helen Ober Daria(2) May 1, 1925.


 I really enjoy these older cookbooks. To think that these cookbooks were written before a time where the murmur in the kitchen wasn't "Is this processed?" "Is this organic?" "Is it gluten-free?"  

It contains recipes that are just pure food, cook and dessert indulgences. My goal is to pull a couple of recipes from this book for one whole dinner party. I think that would be pretty awesome. Note to self, make friends for a summer dinner party perhaps? Sounds nice. 

Menu


Beverages:
Iced Tea 
Iced Coffee in Perfection


Cocktail:
Claret Punch with Sky Vodka 
   *ok, the sky voddie is not 1925s and I don't drink - but I imagine my guests would enjoy it


Dinner:
Baked Brown Bread
Macaroni au Gratin
Beefsteak Pie
Chicken a'la Stanley
NOTE: There is a recipe here  for Potted Pigeons ...I'm just saying

Fruit and Nut Salad
Cucumber Sandwiches


Dessert:
Sea  Foam and Fairy Cones


That's my list, probably not the healthiest endeavor but boy! would it be quite an indulgence! 
New to my bookstore! - I just added the Rumford Cookbook and other Vintage Cookbooks. As I find more interesting vintage cookbooks I will add them to my bookstore. 

Eight Cousins by Louisa M. Alcott print 1904

This book is a 1904 print - with the illustrations. I've done some research on it but I will have to update on that later when I get more concrete information.

Eight Cousins or the Aunt-Hill by Louisa M.Alcott with Illustrations

What I am curious about is the inner leaf has a note from the author, which I'm not sure was a standard print in this book or it was actually signed. I really want to find that out. I've looked around but have not found a copy with in this era to compare. 

"To the many boys and girls whos letters it has been impossible to answer, this book is dedicated as a peace offering by their friend - L.M. Alcott"