Search Results: States: California from E Ridge fine Books

Garden City: Doubleday & Co.. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1967. First Edition.. Hardcover. 8.5X5.75. xxi, 242 pp. Indexed. Illustrated. Near fine brown cloth in lightly worn, unclipped dust jacket. A significant piece of California and USA culinary history. The California avocado industry began developing earnestly in 1923 with the formation of cooperative marketing association of California avocado growers, renamed CALAVO by 1927. The Avocado Cookbook, one of the earliest cookbooks to focus on this fruit. In October, 1967 the "News for Farmers Cooperatives" published this blurb. "The Avocado Cookbook, including over 600 ways to prepare and serve the avocado, was introduced to southern California's newspaper, radio and television editors and entertainment personalities at a special avocado smorgasbord, with all courses drawn from the new book. ...It's purpose is to demonstrated that the avocado is much more than just another salad fruit. Recipes,… Read More

California Historical Society. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. Brown cloth with gilt design; illustrated end pages. 12.5X9". Unpaginated. Double page illustrations, hand sketched by the author, on site, in great detail; hand lettered. Thollander takes the reader on a nostalgic journey of farm life in California and the essential place the barn held from the 1800's to mid '70's. There is no specific index. However, on the final pages there are visitation directions given for about 50 barns. Laid in is an original order envelope and a Historic Providence Mint plate catalog for barns. Slight slant with wrinkling on the front cover, and worn edges of the dust jacket. Not price clipped. .

St. Helena, CA: C. Mondavi & Sons. Very Good. 1965. Hardcover. Mondovi & Sons, Charles Kurg Winery. Third printing October, 1966. Stiff board with comb binding. 129 pp. Very good. Toned on the title page and ffep from newspaper clipping laid in; corner tips and ends worn. Bottles and Bins Recipes is primarily a compilation of the 16 year history of Bottles and Bins Quarterly newsletter plus "our stockpile of unpublished ones (recipes)." It is embellished with vignettes on wine, its history, uses, storage and service as well as certain articles from earlier numbers of Bottles and Bins (quarterly). Blank pages are provided and unused. Recipe contributors along with their city and state are given. Sections include: Hors d'Oeuvre; Soups; Fish & Shell Fish; Poultry; Meat; Game; Vegetables; Sauces; Desserts and Fruits; Punches and Coolers; Miscellaneous; and more. A very wide variety within each section makes one salivate while reading. Among them is a recipe for… Read More

San Francisco,CA: Pacific Coast Publishing. Very Good+. 1918. First Thus. Hardcover. ND. Circa 1918 from the endorsement on page 5. Gray paper on board with black lettering. 114 pp. Illustrated. Endpaper advertisments. About near fine with bumped corners and edge dents and light cover spotting; interior has shadows from news clippings, page 74 has light scuff. Replete with local and surrounding area advertisements. Still attached are 6 of the original tear-out coupons with the 7th laid in. Also laid in is an ad for Yosemite Taxicab of unknown source. Published in accordance with the WWI standards as per US Food Admin. California, "The recipes in the Bride's Cook Book have been carefully examined… By following the Wheatless and Surgarless recipes the Housewife is performing a patriotic duty…" A very nice piece of CA history. Uncommon. OCLC shows 3 holdings. Bitting, 60 lists the 1911 & 1915 editions only. ; 8vo ; fair .

Indianapolis & New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. Hardcover in orange cloth boards. 419 pages. Index. Minute wear along the edges of the dust jacket and covers. From the introduction. "California is Chinese, especially in San Francisco, Japanese and Mexicans in Los Angeles. It is Armenians in Fresno, Danes in Solvang, Basques in Bakersfield, Stockton and Fresno, Yugoslaves from the Dalmatian coast in San Pedro, Italians and Portuguese in Monterey and Iowans, Kansans, New Yorkers, Texans, Bostonians and people from everywhere inhabiting its split-level houses in split-level topograph. California food is as varied and exciting as its people. " Jeanne Voltz (aka Marian Manners) was the food editor for the Miami Herald and then the Los Angeles Times from 1960-1973. Voltz won three James Beard awards for her cookbooks. The California Cookbook more than 600 recipes were selected as her favorites from the scores of recieps sent… Read More

Seattle: Superior Publishing Company. Good. 1971. First Edition. Softcover. 0875643248 . Softcover Good condition All edges dust soiled and foxing. 127 pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings by David Mason. Includes a brief history and photographs with captions of 53 towns throughout California. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Sacramento: California Department of Parks & Recreation. Fine. 1981. Revised Edition. Softcover. (1979) About Fine. Unopened. Light fade along the edges of the cover and dust soil along the text block edges. Pp 174. Index. Full page map. "This handy guide contains the language used on the plaques that mark each of California registered historical landmarks. This edition has 934 entries including 11 Japanese detention camps for a total of 945 historical locations identified. ; 8vo .

[New York]: WW Norton & Co. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1976. Second Printing. Hardcover. 0393055787 . Inscribed to previous owner. Jackek is worn on the edges. Dust Jacket is in clear removable protective cover.; 8.30 X 5.70 X 1.10 inches; 256 pp pages .

Indianapolis & New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1970. Hardcover. Hardcover in orange cloth boards. 419 pages. Index. Light wear along the edges of the dust jacket & sticker remains. The boards are somewhat faded and the text block has edge soil. No markings. From the introduction. "California is Chinese, especially in San Francisco, Japanese and Mexicans in Los Angeles. It is Armenians in Fresno, Danes in Solvang, Basques in Bakersfield, Stockton and Fresno, Yugoslaves from the Dalmatian coast in San Pedro, Italians and Portuguese in Monterey and Iowans, Kansans, New Yorkers, Texans, Bostonians and people from everywhere inhabiting its split-level houses in split-level topograph. California food is as varied and exciting as its people. " Jeanne Voltz (aka Marian Manners) was the food editor for the Miami Herald and then the Los Angeles Times from 1960-1973. Voltz won three James Beard awards for her cookbooks. The California… Read More

Berkeley & Los Angeles: University of California Press. Very Good. 1963. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing. 1681 pages. Full color frontispiece. Illustrations and maps. Laid in is a memeographed half-sheet "Miscellaneous Corrections." Orignal red buckram. Neatly penned notes on the ffep with some very light pencil marginalia and studied drawings. A comprehensive reference manual, covering about 6,000 California plants, both native and naturalized.; 8vo .

Stanford University Press. Very Good. 1965. Softcover. 0804712239 . Trade paperback edition. 208 pp. "A perennial standard work... The best of all modern books on the California deserts." Westways. ; 8.47 X 5.33 X 0.53 inches .

Seattle: Superior Publishing Company. Very Good. 1971. First Edition. Softcover. 127 pp. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings by David Mason. Includes a brief history and photographs with captions of 53 towns throughout California. Binding is tight, the back cover has some discoloration. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan: Charles E Tuttle. Very Good. 1965. First Edition. Softcover. Soft cover with folded flap edges. 141 pp. Index. Illustrated. Bess Cleavland's adaption reads like a modern cookbook, easy and attainable. Each mission is presented with a brief history and a black-and-white photo, followed by recipes that are heavily influenced by the Mexican, Spanish, and Native Americans of each area. Tucked in amongst the everyday type dishes, are recipes for the making of leaf lard, sausage, cheese, and wine; the preparation of cider, vinegar, olive oil, and raisins; the baking of bread; the corning and the curing of beef and pork. For those who appreciate the distinctive flavor of wild game, here are directions for preparing duck and quail, squirrel and rabbit meat, bear and venison. Laid in is a postcard The California Missions, now toned along the edges. Edges are age toned and lightly worn. .

Menlo Park, CA: Sunset / Lane Publishing Co.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1972. Hardcover. Fifth printing. 322pp. Index. One of Sunset's visitor's guide illustrated profusely in color and black and white retelling the "Unique story of California missions founding, ruination and eventual restoration." Modest edge wear to the boards, the dust jacket is not price clipped but does have some wear along the edges. Clear removable cover in place. ; 8vo .

Terminal Island, California: Van Camp Sea Food Co., Inc.. Near Fine. N.D.. Softcover. No date, (c1920?). Approximately 6.25" X 3.25". Accordion type pamphlet with black, red and yellow graphic of red Chicken of the Sea on the cover and a black line illustration of "Uncle Sam." [8] pp. Illustrated. General light wear to corners and edges along with light yellow stain on the back flap. Unusual piece of American and California culinary history. "Just 22 years ago, tuna was a food unknown to American tables!" from the cover. Founded in 1914 when Frank Van Camp and his son bought the California Tuna Canning Company, changing the name to the Van Camp Seafood Company. The phrase "Chicken of the Sea", first devised as a way to describe the taste, was so successful that soon it also became the company name. This early promotional piece features recipes new to the American cuisine and decidedly Californian: Tuna Loaf, Tuna Encore, Tuna Baked in Avocado… Read More

Circulation Service. Near Fine. 1984. Softcover. Black comb binding. 134 pp. [plus index and helps pages, and 10 pages of local business advertisements.] Thanks is given to the Visalia Sequoia Branch Gourmet groups for sharing their "Classic Cuisine." None of the recipes are attributed. Contents appear pretty typical but belie many of the offered recipes leaning heavily towards a more elevated dining experience. As example, in the content of "Main Dishes", are found B'Stilla (a Moroccan dish requiring some skill) and Medallions of Veal with ginger, Lime and Kiwi; Sweet and Sour Prawns and Saumen en Croute (Salmon in Puff Pastry). "Desserts" offer Charlottka, Chocolate Eclairs and Macadamia Nut Pie. Contents: Menus; Appetizers; Salads; Breads; Soups; Main Dishes; Vegetables; Desserts; Beverages. ; 8vo .

Rye Brook, NY: Greg Publishing Co.. Near Fine. 1986. Softcover. Black wire binding. Full color cover. 7" X 4" ; 236 pages. Full page color photographs by Bob Hoenig and Frank Kopecky. Over 100 recipes, each with it's own photograph. From the introduction, "This reference book: Has both a full-color illustration and a detailed recipe; is water resistant to guarantee longer book life; has large print for easier readability; is short and to the point for simplicity; has no far-out recipes that won't every be used. Is spiral bound for easy use and handling." Every cocktail was made at the Brigadoon in Vacaville, CA. Minor wear on the back cover, final rung. Remains a clean, and attractive copy of a classic work. Gift Quality. ; 8vo .

Santa Maria California: (The Minerva Library Club). Very Good. 1951. First Edition. Softcover. Stiff Card with black comb binding. First Edition. First Printing. Uncommon. 224 pages. Numerous local advertisements throughout; pictorial map advertisement for "Hitching Post" inside the front cover. All recipes with contributors names. Sections titled to engage the imagination; i.e., "Ranch Life (Meats & Poultry, Casserole and Luncheon Dishes, Hot Bread)". Pictorial covers edge worn with creases; comb binding is not broken, the covers are firmly attached but worn. A wonderful and uncommon piece of Californian, specifically the Santa Maria Valley Community History. The Minerva Club, the oldest continuing women's club in California, was established in 1894 calling themselves "The Ladies Literary Society of Santa Maria." Their purpose was to 'feed their own thirst for knowledge and make the town a better place to live.' The club became instrumental… Read More

Upland CA. Good. N.D.. Softcover. (c1930). 108 pp. Many local ads throughout. About very good: Text block very good; no chips or tears a few corner tips creased. Original limp cloth cover somewhat faded with fraying to edges and creased corners. Poor paper quality of the title and last page resulting in heavy tone and edge chipping. Recipes with contributor's name have a strong representation of local fruits, especially citrus which Upland became known for. Lemon & Kumquat Marmalades; One-Two-Three-Four Marmalade (using grapefruit, lemon, orange & apples, 71). Many puddings including Date Nut; Grapefruit; Persimmon etc. Pickles and relishes included Fig Pickles & French Chow Chow, (59). Rink-Dam-Ditty (sic) which looks like an easier version of "Rinktum Ditty" a type of Welsh Rabbit or Tomato and Cheese on Toast, (53). Many of the adverts have a "catchy" recipe format ie, "Creighton's Recipe on How to Catch Big Fish: First -You must have a good… Read More

Self Published. Near Fine. 1976. First Edition. Softcover. Red stiff card with red comb binding; the comb is somewhat flattened, otherwise a bright solid copy. This is quite a unique, fundraiser church cookbook. There are no preliminaries - title page, copyright etc. no foreword or introduction. Throughout the book are local advertisements for business. All the pages are hand numbered, and the recipes - one per page - are handwritten in the contributors handwriting, each bordered with the same graphic decorative boarder. There are blank bordered pages to write additional recipes. Sections seem typical starting with Bread and ending with Jellies and Pickles, however that's where 'typical' ends. I found very few actual bread recipes but many coffee cakes, bars, torts, and even cookies in "Bread" including German Apple Cake, Very Good Apple Cake, Banana Cake, Humming Bird Cake and of some interest to me, Persimmon Fruit Cake. "Bread" is followed by… Read More