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Prince Italian Cookbook, 1960's
"Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day!" So went the old slogan popular with Bostonians and New Englanders for decades. Prince pasta is now part of Riviana Foods, which produces the Ronzoni brand, among many others. This wonderful cookbooklet with its straightforward recipes and charming mid-century illustrations is one of my favorites. Now that's Italian! (Oopsie wrong brand 🤣) More here on the history of Prince! 🍝 🥗 🍷 🍝 🥗 🍷 🍝 🥗 🍷 The awesome cover art. He stuck a fea

Brian Theis
Apr 29, 20211 min read


Easter Idea Book, 1954
It's rare you come across a vintage book dedicated just to Easter ideas. Christmas and other special occasions yes, Easter not so much....

Brian Theis
Apr 1, 20211 min read


Ignatius's Hot Dog Jambalaya
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...

Brian Theis
Feb 11, 20211 min read


The New Orleans Cookbook, 1957
Lots of the tried and true recipes, 1957-style. Truth be told, not much has changed! A useful little cookbooklet from The Culinary Arts...

Brian Theis
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Festive Foods For Family Fun, 1966
Festive Foods For Family Fun: Fun to Fix and Fun to Feast, Wisconsin Gas Company, 1966 For Finer Family Living . . . Gas Makes the Big...

Brian Theis
Jan 28, 20211 min read


As Long As I Have You Brunswick Stew
Are you hungry tonight? "The King" would have been 90, this January 8, 2025. His family cookbook's "Chicken Brunswick Stew" inspired me...

Brian Theis
Jan 5, 20213 min read


Betty Crocker's Party Book, 1960
One of Betty's spiral-bound charmers. Highlights from the Christmas chapter include: door decor, wreaths, tree-trimming, a "cooky" swap...

Brian Theis
Dec 17, 20201 min read


BH&G Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966
Full title: Better Homes and Gardens Treasury of Christmas Ideas, 1966 This is an unusually ambitious book full of Christmas decorating...

Brian Theis
Dec 3, 20201 min read


The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes, 1955
Full title: The Ford Treasury of Favorite Recipes from Famous Eating Places If you've perused the pages of my cookbook you've noticed I'm...

Brian Theis
Sep 23, 20202 min read


Great Pumpkin Soup
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my best-selling cookbook! Just the treat to have while you wait for the superhero of pumpkin patch fame to fly in and drop off toys to all the sincere believers on Halloween night. Terrific for Thanksgiving season as well! 🎃 🦃 🎃 🦃 🎃 🦃 Great Pumpkin Soup Makes 4 to 6 servings 3 tablespoons butter, divided 1/3 cup raw pepitas (pu

Brian Theis
Sep 8, 20202 min read


Soupe à l'oignon
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...

Brian Theis
Sep 2, 20201 min read


Three Lime Chili
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for more on my new cookbook! A rib-sticking treat for game day. The third lime's a charm! Great with my Belle Reve Honey Cornbread from the Comfort Food and Thanksgiving-themed sections of this site . I'd file this chili recipe under Texas too but this chili's got beans, which is a big Texas no-no! 🤠 Three Lime Chili Makes 8 to 10 servings 2 ta

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Helen Corbitt's Potluck, 1962
From Wikipedia: Corbitt authored numerous cookbooks and was the first woman to receive the Golden Plate Award, the highest honor in the...

Brian Theis
Sep 1, 20201 min read


Pasta e fagioli (Pasta Fazool)
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...

Brian Theis
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Hit The Spot Gazpacho
From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis, 2020 Click here for...

Brian Theis
Aug 13, 20201 min read


Mock Turtle Soup 🎭 🐢 🥣
(Turtle in Costume) From "The Infinite Feast: How to Host the Ones You Love—Recipes from the Big Easy . . . and Beyond" by Brian Theis,...

Brian Theis
Aug 13, 20202 min read


Mardi Gras Fun from Seagram's, 1950's
From Seagram's vacation-time food & drink guide, 1950's Take a helpful tip from southern experts, for mixing ice cold gin drinks. Keep...

Brian Theis
Aug 12, 20202 min read
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