PRAISES FOR JOY OF COOKING
The only cookbook on the list of the 150 most influential books of the 20th century - New York Public Library
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When the revision of this book was begun a year ago we had no intimation that international obligations would lead our land of plenty to ration cards. It now goes to print with a number of emergency chapters added, written to meet the difficulties that beset the present-day cook.It has been a pleasure to compile this record of our American way of life. Tradition speaks to us in it pages, a traditi... • See the recipe >
TIPS & TECHNIQUES
From Serving Food Tips:
To prevent cream or gravy from dripping from the server, dab under the spout, a little butter or margarine. This will prevent the drip.
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From Ingredients Tips:
Eggs
When shopping for eggs, move each egg with your finger. Eggs that don't move are cracked.
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THE KITCHEN TABLE FORUMS
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JOY PAST AND PRESENT...
Ever wonder which edition of the Joy of Cooking you inherited from your Grandmother? Many people tell us they have one of the originals, but the fact is there are eight editions of JOY! Study JOY history and find out exactly which editions you do have in your family.
CORRECTIONS
We have a few corrections to recipes in 1st and 2nd printings of the 2006 edition of the Joy of Cooking. You can download them here (pdf). If you spot others, please