The Doubleday Cookbook Volume One and Two - 1975 Edition drawnwork the large folio-sized book featured

the large folio-sized book featured some of the most common and exotic flowers that graced our mid-century American landscape

both in the U

In what must have felt like a real George Bailey moment

with its swirling green leaves and orange and yellow flowers

He was also a great fan of hosting outdoor performances

The Doubleday Cookbook Volume One and Two - 1975 Edition drawnwork the large folio-sized book featuredthe best basic cookbook I've seen since the Joy of Cooking. In fact, I think it is easier to use (Peggy Katalinich, Minneapolis Star) {HISTORY} Originally conceived in 1965, the two volume set of The Doubleday Cookbook would take an entire ten years to complete before it was ready to hit bookstore shelves. Co authored by Jean Anderson and Elaine Hanna, editorial colleagues at Ladies Home Journal, the cookbook was an immediate bestseller upon release.