The American Century Cookbook

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Summary: Fantastic book!
Review: I use this book as a reference guide for my high school American History and African American Studies classes. Everything in the world seems to be here including an old favorite from the 1960s, 'Puree Mongole.' This cookbook is easy to read and most recipes are simple to follow. The best part for me, as a Social Studies teacher, is the gem of the history lessons and time lines associated with all the food preparations. A real pleasure and a book that is priceless if you like the history of American cuisine.

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Summary: A treasure of favorite recipes
Review: I've just spent a delightful journey reading Jean Anderson's "American Century Cookook." What a treasure, especially for those of us who savoured many of the dishes of this period--but lost the recipes! Now we have them in an interesting, easy-to-read and-make recipe roundup. My copy ofJean Anderson's cookbook is tabberd with post-its to preprare favorite recipes soon--especially Shrimp de Johnghe (page 120) and StroganoffCasserole (page 151). I hope others will enjoy this cookbook as much as I. Anne Anderson (no relation!)

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Summary: A Wonderful History of Cooking
Review: If your looking for it it's in this book and a whole lot more. My favorite recipes from childhood like grasshopper pie and wafer cakes even that strange perfection salad is there. There are recipes for mystery cakes, heavenly hash, oh just tons of recipes each with a preface which talks about the recipes history. If you like history and you like food this is a treasure. There is a timeline of food happenings and section on the international influences on the American palette.

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Summary: A great food trip through time.
Review: If your looking for it it's in this book and a whole lot more. My favorite recipes from childhood like grasshopper pie and wafer cakes even that strange perfection salad is there. There are recipes for mystery cakes, heavenly hash, oh just tons of recipes each with a preface which talks about the recipes history. If you like history and you like food this is a treasure. There is a timeline of food happenings and section on the international influences on the American palette.

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Summary: A fun book for culinary anthropologists
Review: It is a good book to find popular American recipes. Cookies and quickbreads are delicious, and my husband likes the casserole chapter. As I was born and raised outside the U.S., the tidbits about American culinary history in the book are very fascinating. I had to try exotics like soup mongole (a Campbell combination soup), and I admit it is pretty good. The ethnic recipes that entered American mainstream are often Americanized, but it should not be surprising because it is the American Century Cookbook after all.

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Summary: A fun book for culinary anthropologists
Review: It is a good book to find popular American recipes. Cookies and quickbreads are delicious, and my husband likes the casserole chapter. As I was born and raised outside the U.S., the tidbits about American culinary history in the book are very fascinating. I had to try exotics like soup mongole (a Campbell combination soup), and I admit it is pretty good. The ethnic recipes that entered American mainstream are often Americanized, but it should not be surprising because it is the American Century Cookbook after all.

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Summary: History has never been so delicious
Review: Part history, part cookbook, The American Century Cookbook is without a doubt the best culinary chronicle of the 20th century. Whenever I pick it up, I never know what I enjoy more -- cooking or reading. The recipes are wonderful and awaken your tastebuds as well as jog your memory. You can almost remember where you were when you first ate Mud Pie (Rochester, N.Y., T.G.I.F., 1978). It's great for anyone who loves to cook, eat, read or reminisce.

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Summary: This book just keeps giving!
Review: The American Century Cookbook is without question my favorite cookbook of the year-perhaps of the century. I find myself looking to it not only to decide what's for dinner, but for answers to cooking questions I have been wondering about for years. I just bought copies for my daughters who are now starting to cook in their own homes and am about to tuck a few away for possible grandchildren. When you are not cooking from it, the historical tidbits tucked in between the recipes are a fascinating way to learn about the past 100 years in the American kitchen. This book just keeps giving; I can't seem to put it back on the shelf.

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Summary: Good eating & good reading, all in one!
Review: There are not many cookbooks that can be called a good read, but this is one of them. In addition to well-written recipes that cover a broad range of foods, the book is fascinating reading about the history of foods, kitchens, and cooking in America during this century. The historic photos add a good deal to the nostalgia of this work, and the recipes themselves will motivate you right into the kitchen for some serious cooking! This would make a great gift for anyone just starting out in the kitchen.

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Summary: Fascinating historical tidbits and excellent recipes!
Review: This book is a real treasure - gives histories of some of the most famous and serendipitous culinary discoveries/inventions of this century along with clear directions as to how to duplicate the dishes. The Century Cookbook would make an excellent wedding, graduation, or anytime gift for anyone interested in cooking or in unusual bits of Americana. Fun to read as well as useful.