Tuesday, November 15, 2011

A Treasure

 I have always been fascinated with cookbooks, the older, the better.

Believe me, It's not because all I ever want to do is cook!

It's a bit of love for food, love for books and love for history.

I'd like to share one of my favorite cookbooks with you~

It's the amazing...

The Congressional Club Cookbook
12th Edition

It's a collection of National and International Recipes from those women who have
graced our country as

First Lady of the Land.

This cookbook was donated by a Texas State Representative's wife and was auctioned off at a charity event back in April- 2003. I was the lucky one that took it home that night.

It's a regal cookbook!



















There are so many wonderful recipes from the entire Congressional Club in this fabulous cookbook.

By the way, the Congressional Club introduced their first cookbook in 1927!

I just read that you can purchase the newest edition, the 14th Edition from the Club.

http://www.thecongressionalclub.com/


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27 comments:

  1. TheresaNovember 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful cookbook! I love cookbooks too... not necessarily that I LOVE to cook:) I have a large collection of them and many times just sit and flip thru them! I LOVE Church cookbooks, they remind me of my Mama! Have a sweet day dear Nancy! HUGS!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 15, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    How interesting! I love cookbooks too and have never seen one of these! How neat! ♥

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  3. LindaNovember 15, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I love cookbooks like this!!! Although Chess Cakes was the only one of the four that sounded even remotely good!! A fresh skinned EEL? I am glad we do not have to eat as our ancesters did! I enjoy READING cookbooks more than I enjoy USING them!!
    You have a real winner of one!

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  4. BECKYNovember 15, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Nancy! Do you remember how I love to collect cook books, too...but I hardly cook?! And you won a cook book from my blog a year or so ago! I love the old one you have pictured here. I think I might have posted photos of an oldie but goodie I bought on e-bay about that time, too. Fun Post! Thanks!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I do believe that I am going to check into purchasing the cookbook. Like you, it is more about the history.

    cindy

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  6. OliveNovember 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I buy cookbooks, from thrift stores, and read them, but seldom cook from a recipe. Baking is the exception of course. I imagine this one is an interesting read.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    HI Nancy! Oh, what a wonderful cookbook I'm sure! I love cookbooks and this is a goodie!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  8. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 15, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What a great cook book! Awesome history! hugs, Linda

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  9. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 16, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    This looks like a wonderful cookbook and a great way to see OLD recipes! Thanks SOOOO much for your sweet comments on my table, it means the world to me. XO, Pinky

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  10. Barbara F.November 16, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Hi Nancy, I loved reading this post. I am a cookbook lover, too, and read them like novels! I would love to try some of the First Lady recipes. Thanks for stopping by, and I am your newest follower, too. xo

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 16, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wow, those are some really old recipes. I bet they are good. Thanks for sharing at Wow.

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  12. BabsNovember 17, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I looked at your post last night, enjoying the recipes and forgot to leave a comment. duh! It was interesting that Martha Washington's 'chess cakes' is what I call 'chess pie'..without the addition of white wine. That's a new one to me, and sounds interesting. Gotta try it. Thanks for sharing your historic cookbook and the link.
    Babs

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  13. Celestial CharmsNovember 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Hi Nancy,
    Thanks for finding me and my blog, so now I have the pleasure of coming here. This is so exciting because I am a history buff of sorts too. This cookbook is fantastic, and I'm looking forward to cooking those Madison Cakes. Sounds delightful! Guess what, we are almost neighbors...New Braunfels has been my homestead for the last 6 years. Practically right down the road...;) Well, at least just a few hours away! :) In Texas that is close.
    Maureen
    Maureen

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  14. ToniNovember 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    What a great cookbook. Loved reading the recipes. The suet and spring chicken is something you won't find in todays books.Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  15. TiffanyNovember 17, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    That's awesome! My MIL gave me a big bag of old cookbooks...she thought she was getting rid of her junk, didn't even know she was giving me something I wanted! heehee. ;)

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  16. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 17, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Yes Nancy, I'm like you, I love old cook books for the history and because I plain like them! I love the one you are showing right now, it reminds me of one my best friend Steph has and I had it copied, with First Ladies recipes and pics from the early presidents and history of the recipes themselves. I will post hers because the pics are in color, but the recipes are fabulous! I inherited from my mil so many books, specially one with a leather cover from 1950! I know what you mean, it's not that I cook like crazy or bake, but I love the books and the special cooking. Thank you for coming by and leaving me such lovely comment. Thank you for following, I am also your new follower as I love your blog too. FABBY

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  17. KathleenNovember 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Looks like a very interesting read!

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  18. Rooms by AnnNovember 17, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Hi Nancy I love your collection of cookbook, Thanks for sharing them.A big THANK YOU for following, I am so glad you stopped by, I am your newest follower.Your blog is great

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  19. SuzanneNovember 17, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Saw your post this AM. I love old cookbooks. Your blog inspired me to pull out one from my childhood. I'm making five-hour beef stew today. So easy, and the house smells great!

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  20. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Nancy -- this is such a cool cookbook. Love it!

    Thanks for your sweet comment. So glad to visit your lovely blog! By the way, I have an awesome throw pillow giveaway happening now -- if you'd like, I'd love if you came by and entered!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  21. KarenNovember 17, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    What a wonderful posting! And you with so much going on right now. Loved the part about Madison... as David is related!!
    Love and hugs,
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  22. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartNovember 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    How wonderful are these recipes and this book! Very interesting and nice that you were the winner!

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  23. LauraNovember 17, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    What a wonderful cookbook Nancy.
    Attention everyone-
    Nancy is a FABULOUS cook!

    I know that for a fact-

    Laura

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  24. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 18, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Hi Nancy, this is an amazing cookbook, how wonderful for you to have acquired it. I'm interested if any of them sound "relevant" for today's cooking, thanks for sharing the inspiration, xo

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  25. DebbiedoosNovember 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love old cookbooks and have a few myself Nancy. they are neat to look through. I actually never have made a recipe from them though. Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

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  26. Pat@Back Porch MusingsNovember 18, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    This is truly a treasure! Beautiful cookbook.

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  27. Susan EvelynAndRoseNovember 19, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    What a special cookbook - you've got quite a treasure here.

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I love your comments!
Nancy

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