The modern family cookbook by meta given

I was recently gifted with a copy of the modern family cook book written by meta given from one of the attendees at the recent retreat. Meta given was the author of mondous family favorite cookbook modern encyclopedia of cooking published in 1953 15th printing one volume. When i was a teenager, a copy of meta givens the modern family cookbook appeared in our family bookcase a little cherry wood bookcase. Meta givens modern family cook book is a midcentury modern culinary classic, a beloved and bestselling family cookbook that features thrifty, timesaving and moneysaving ways of cooking and creating all the traditional classics. The modern family cookbook by meta given was first published in 1942. Meta given modern family cookbook provides cooks with menus for one week in every month of the year, and a simple recipe for every cooked food listed in the menus. Meta given was born on january 25, 1888, on her family s farm in missouri and died at the age of 93 in lakeland, florida on november 17, 1981. Honeyed sweet potatoes 72115 quick and tasty see recipe at my other blog, yesterdays menus. First published in 1947, mine is a 1952 9th printing. Meta givens modern encyclopedia of cooking volume one. The modern family cookbook 1953 by meta given basic 7 food groups vtg homemaker. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Since modern family is the portrayal of a reallife family with quirky characters and family drama, it is the perfect series to create a family cookbook for. Find the modern family cookbook by given, meta at biblio.

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There were many publishings of both books from 19421972. This amazing vintage collectible is offers many great recipes, enough to cook with for a lifetime. The modern family cookbook by meta given was written in 1942, at the beginning of the cookbook ms. Includes menus for one week in every month of the year, and a simple recipe for every cooked food listed in the menus. Adapted from meta givens 1942 modern family cookbook.

Meta givens modern family cook book is a midcentury modern culinary classic, a beloved and bestselling family cookbook that features thrifty, timesaving. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The modern family cook book by given, meta and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eat your books has indexed recipes from leading cookbooks and magazines as well recipes from the best food websites and blogs. Meta given history following on the heels of her first bestseller, the modern family cook book, published in 1942, meta given then embarked on the ultimate compendium of cooking and writing adventures the modern encyclopedia of cooking.

My favorite is modern encyclopedia of cooking by meta given. History in the early 1940s, meta given 18881981 set out to write a cookbook that not only focused on good recipes but also good family health. Meta givens the modern family cook book cookbook village. The modern family cookbook by meta given vintage recipes. A handful of small spots on outside of pages when book is shut and one page inside. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In the early 1940s, meta given 18881981 set out to write a cookbook that not only focused on good recipes but also good family health administered from the inside out.

The modern family cook book by meta given goodreads. Adapted from meta given s 1942 modern family cookbook. Based off of the popular television series, the modern family cookbook has 100 easytomake recipes that center around the shows. The modern family cook book by meta given 1953 edition. Meta given modern family cookbook 1958 cookbook village. The modern family cook book by meta given 1953 edition in. The modern family cookbook is a creative recipe guide that provides delicious meal ideas based on characters and themes from the actual tv show. Modern family cookbook hardcover january 1, 1961 by meta given author 4. Given gives several menu suggestions for each month of the year. We were very pleased with the meta given s cookbook we. If you are new here, you may want to learn a little more about how this site works.

Given studied home economics at the university of missouri. Vintage old cook book the modern family by meta given 1961 recipes baking great. Traditional easter sunday dinner menus vintage recipes. The modern family cook book, hardcover january 1, 1942 by meta given author 4. Vintage the modern family cook book by meta given 1947. Meta givens modern encyclopedia of cooking vol 1 only 47 copies. This is the modern family cookbook by meta given, j. Meta givens modern encyclopedia of cooking internet archive. She said that what sticks out to her is how cooking was considered solely the womans responsibility in the household. Daily menus based from the vintage cookbook the modern family cookbook by meta given. Although i referred to the book, my husband has used it constantly over the years so the book was falling apart. Including a menu for every meal for a year and a simple recipe for.

There are a few pages torn out from the front of the book, including the page, so my best source of dating is the foreword, which is dated january 1, 1942. Meta given modern family cookbook brooklyn homemaker. In march, a fullcolor picture one of about six total in the entire cookbook of an easter sunday legoflamb and menu are featured opposite page 24. Ive developed an obsession with the modern family cook book by meta given, originally published in 1942 and reprinted multiple times through at least 1969. Meta given was born on january 25, 1888, on her familys farm in missouri and died at the age of 93 in lakeland, florida on november 17, 1981. This is a hardcover cookbook entitled the modern family cookbook. The modern family cook book features a full year of daily menus breakfast, lunch and dinner with the. Books will publish the modern family cookbook september 22, just in. The original cookbook in 1947 was published in two volumes. Meta givens modern encyclopedia of cooking volume ii 28 copies. The modern family cook book hardcover january 1, 1943 by meta given author, frances l. Cookbooks by meta givens, including the modern family cook book, and modern encyclopedia of cooking. Given was known for her ten years writing a syndicated newspaper column called easy preparation of good food and nutritious meals.

Her bestselling the modern family cookbook was first published in 1942. The modern family cook book by meta given, 1953 ebay. The modern family cook book by meta given vintage 1953 book. Meta givens modern encyclopedia of cooking by meta h. Modern family cookbook meta given 1953 vintage hardcover. Brace, modern family fans, a cookbook based off of the show is just around the corner. Click to read more about the modern family cook book by meta given. Modern family cook book 19421972 and modern encyclopedia of cooking 19471972. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to. In 1961 when the new revised edition which is shown here was published there were over 1,250,000 copies in print. Meta given s modern family cook book is a midcentury modern culinary classic, a beloved and bestselling family cookbook that features thrifty, timesaving and moneysaving ways of cooking and creating all the traditional classics. A modern cook book, complete in every detail, brings the latest developments in home economics into your kitchen for a simpler, better and richer life, volume 2. The result was the modern family cookbook published in 1942.

Jan 10, 2015 from meta givens the modern family cookbook, 1942, 1953, 1958, published by j. Meta given wrote two very famous cookbooks you may have in your collection. For daily use in the american home by meta given and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. With sections on measurements, dollar stretching, freezing, care of food in the home, menus, diets, childrens. The modern family cook book by meta given is a comprehensive collection of recipes under one cover. She was a scientist, cookbook author, newspaper editor and journalist with a 70 year career spanning 19021972. Does anyone have information on meta given, 1888 1981, grew up on a missouri farm, author of modern encyclopedia of cooking, also worked as foods editor at the chicago tribune in the 1940s and 50s. Instead of seeing a psychologist to discuss my fixation, ive decided to blog about it instead. In 1961 when the new revised edition which is shown here was published there.