There are some pictures that simply need to be taken, even if they are shielded by a layer of dirty glass and bright reflections. The "Woman's Favorite Cookbook" in this photo is tattered and well-used. Steaming hot and fragrant foods are illustrated by covered serving bowls with steam wafting as drawn some an artist who was generous with his ink and pen. I think this artist must have been a man who hadn't been served very many tasty dishes in his life, as the woman on the cover is shown with a piqued and weary look on her face. I suppose there is a reason why this cookbook wasn't titled "The Joy of Cooking". Unable to reach through the glass to peruse this worn-out cookbook, I can only imagine the recipes and notes enclosed.
Photo: Pearce General Store, Pearce, Arizona
She does look pained. That's how I look when I cook. ;>
ReplyDeleteI enjoy browsing through old cookbooks and have several passed down through the family. Enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteHa! That poor lady. She definitely is sick of cooking. Looked like an interesting cookbook. Thanks for posting, La Tea Dah. Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove the old cookbooks. Look forward to hearing and seeing more of your trip.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of very old cookbooks that I just love. This one looks promising.
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Thank you for taking this picture!
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