White House Cookbook, Revised and Updated Centennial Edition (Paperback)

~ (Author), F. L. Gillette (Author)

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Product Description

Original 1890s recipes complete with updated low-fat, quick versions. Features illustrations, photographs, and household hints from the original edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Rev Upd edition (November 6, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471347523
• ISBN-13: 978-0471347521
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #215,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History, humor and healthy recipes!, July 15, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: White House Cookbook: Revised and Updated Centennial Edition (Paperback)

This cookbook has something for everyone, from history buffs to healthy eaters. The authors have taken recipes from the original White House Cookbook used 100 years ago in the Grover Cleveland era, and updated them to meet the nutrient needs of people today- low in fat but high in convenience and taste. For example, corn pudding (originally made with eggs, heavy cream and butter) becomes Centennial Corn Casserole, with half the fat and calories. Also of interest are cookie recipes from Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton, which have been lightened up. (I thought the "light" version of Hillary's cookies tasted better than the original!) In addition to healthy recipes, there is a wealth of interesting historical information about cooking in the White House 100 years ago and a touch of humor with health hints from the past (hair restorer tonic, cures for colic, etc). This book is a great recipe source, as well as an interesting read

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read during this election year!, August 15, 2000

By A Customer

I found this wonderful book in the gift shop of the White House- it's truly as much fun to read as it is to cook from! The authors have taken recipes from the White House 100 years ago and made them more modern. They've also added lots of interesting etiquette and health tips from the last century. If you enjoy reading cookbooks, this one is a must-have for your collection!

5.0 out of 5 stars Cook Book, July 14, 2009

By	D. Maebert (Escondido, California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book on cooking through the century as a avid cook book collector and cook I found it to be useful and educational all at the same time, the best receipes are usually the most simple to prepare. Love the book.....