America Cooks: The General Federation of Women's Clubs Cook Book [Hardcover]

Ann Seranne (Editor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 796 pages
• Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons (1967)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399100202
• ISBN-13: 978-0399100208
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,445,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, ever, March 22, 2006

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Ronald Koehler (Independence, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: America Cooks: The General Federation of Women's Clubs Cookbook (Hardcover)

I was not familiar with this cookbook until I bought a used copy. As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the best cookbooks ever issued in the U.S. It's outstanding in every way, and I think I can offer that judgement because I own about 2,000 cookbooks, and this is one of the best I have. It's right up there with James Beard, Joy of Cooking, and all the other great ones. You'll never be disappointed if you buy this cookbook. Ron Koehler, Independence, MO

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Test of Time, March 26, 2004

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EDNA J EICHTEN (Hutchinson, Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America Cooks: The General Federation of Women's Clubs Cook Book (Hardcover)

My Mother first ordered this book when it came out in 1967. Being the family cook, she then gave it to me. I have been through three of these books, and even though I have many cookbooks in my kitchen, this is the one I rely on the most. You can find a recipe for almost everything in there! I absolutely LOVE it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walnuts Watermelons and the wisdom of Seranne, May 30, 2003

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John Brunet (Eagan, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America Cooks: The General Federation of Women's Clubs Cook Book (Hardcover)

I appologize for the Nesreddin Hoca pun, but it is fitting. If I had but one cook book, I would save this one. My parents bought theirs in the 70s at a street sale in New York for 3.50. Now they sell for [much more]. If you have one, keep it. If you find one, buy it.

The book covers the standard american fare, but without the cheesy gimmicks of many modern cookbooks. At the beginning of each section, there is an explaination of what to signs the food should give you as they are cooking. This, I feel, as one who is wraped in a world of doubts is extremely valuable. And the recipes are well portioned, easy to follow, and frankly good eating. My figurative lanuage fails me.