Vintage Double Day Cook Book Vol. 2 1975

A Wonderful Kitchen reference book!
If there is one thing every kitchen needs it is a cook book full of practical culinary knowledge and an arsonal of all kinds of recipes. Double Day put together what has turned into a classic series of cook books that meet the basic needs of novice and master alike. A reference to try something new or a quick reinforcement of what you already knew, but just wanted to make sure. 
 
Filled from cover to cover with conversion charts, equivilant and substitution information and how to's on everything from making bread to canning. There are hundreds of recipes for the family table and upscale menu's for entertaining. Published in 1975, it is the second volume of a two book set. The hard back cover has a bright red binding with gold metallic print. The covers are white. This book is in very good condition. There are some marks on the cover and some staining on the top and bottom of the pages when closed. The inside pages are gently time colored cream and edges are clean. There is no dust cover for this informative vintage cook book. 
 
This vintage cook book has 774 pages of recipes and culinary information.
The book is 8 1/2 inches tall 5 3/4 inches wide and 2 inches thick.
 
Example Recipe:
Buttered Ferns
Also called Fiddle heads
 
The tender shoots of ferns that grow along mossy creek banks are one of springs rare treats, Most highly prized is the cinnamon fern, which taste both of asparagus and artichoke. Bracken and ostrich ferns are goos too, although tougher and saltier. Canned ferns are available in specialty shops, the best are those you pick fresh yourself.
To prepare for cooking: Sort, discarding any ferns that are discolored. Cut off stems-you want only the tightly curled heads. Wash carefully in cool water to remove all traces of sand.
 
Makes 4 servings
2 cups ferns, prepared for cooking
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 cup boiling water
1/4 cup of melted butter
Place ferns in a saucepan along with salt, pepper and boiling water. Cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain well and add butter.
 
This would be a wonderful addition to a kitchen basket for a new bride. Something she could use for years! 
 
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