jt august wrote:
> In article >,
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
>
>> "Jean B." > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Do any of you know of a good email list for cookbook collectors? I'd love
>>> to rattle on and on about these things but think most people here would be
>>> really bored. The only list I have found seems to be mostly for dealers
>>> with books to sell. Almost no discussion at all.
>>>
>>> Of course, I'd prefer an NG, but I don't think any such thing exists!
>>> --
>>> Jean B.
>>
>> No, but if you do, let Chris Dabney and I know. She and I are dueling
>> cookbook purchasers.
>> -ginny
>
> Post anything you find here to point me to it, also. I have in the area
> of 300+ cookbooks, including some personal treasures; almost every
> revision of JoC, box set of Mastering the Art of French Cooking,
> LaRousse Gastronomique and the complete Encyclopedia of Cookery (these
> all have family oriented connections behind them, thus the personal
> treasure status).
>
> I'm kind of finicky, I look over a book before I buy it, and if it
> doesn't appeal to me, I pass. I also don't buy new, strictly used. Got
> many books for 25 cents or less. Although I rarely actually use any
> recipes, per se, I frequently browse them for inspiration.
>
> jt

Will do. This far, I have filled out a rather lengthy
questionnaire. I have also written an intro, which I will post
when I am accepted into the group. Then I shall see.

Almost all of my book purchases now are of used and out-of-print
cookbooks. One recent find that I spent many hours looking
through is America Cooks by The Browns. I REALLY like this book.
Published in 1940, it contains chapters on all 48 states, and
the recipes reflect a lot of research. I think the recipes are an
excellent example of the type of cooking that was also written
about in The Food of a Younger Land--food that predates fast food
and the exploding availability of the same commercial products all
over the country.

--
Jean B.