On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:34:48 -0700, Arri London >
wrote:
>
>
> sf wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:20:50 -0800 (PST), Silvar Beitel
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > I was just laughing at myself for not realizing that it was one big
> > > advertisement for Durkee when I grabbed it.
> >
> > Before the internet became the place for that sort of thing, companies
> > sold actual cookbooks with recipes using their products. I bought a
> > couple of Campbell's soup cookbooks back in the day. I don't think I
> > ever cooked from them, but they were inexpensive and I was curious.
> >
>
> LOL! Got a book like that for free at the local community centre book
> exchange (take one book, leave a book).
>
> It's called 'Food From Famous Kitchens'. Subtitled 'The Brand Name
> Cookbook'.
>
> The first recipe the book opened up to: Avocado Dressing. The kitchen:
> the Dow Chemical Company.
> However, other than being a revolting (to me) recipe, there weren't any
> strange chemicals in it. The 'ingredient' they supplied: Saran Wrap
>
At least they didn't call it "Green Goddess" salad dressing. LOL

> There are edible recipes in there however.

Hey, I have two Campbell's cookbooks lurking in a box in the basement
(if they haven't been donated) I can trade for that your Brand Name
Cookbook.


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I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.