The well-known actor and seasoned gourmet invites families to come together in the heart of every home the kitchen with another fabulous guide to cooking. Vincent Price and his wife, Mary, authors of the classic "A Treasury of Great Recipes, "turn their attention to four centuries of traditional American dishes in this charming cookbook. A wide range of recipes includes many regional favorites, from scrapple and hush puppies to johnnycakes, as well as a section on selecting and making wine.
Richly illustrated with photos of historic American kitchens and numerous whimsical images, this edition includes a new Foreword by Victoria Price, Mary and Vincent's daughter, as well asa new Introduction by Darra Goldstein, Founding Editor of the journal "Gastronomica."
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The distinguished American actor Vincent Price (1911 1993) was well known around the world for his distinctive voice and many prominent roles on both stage and screen. A lifelong passion for art led to a degree in art history from Yale and a highly regarded reputation as an art collector, consultant, and lecturer. Price's extensive travels provided ample opportunities to collect interesting and unusual recipes, which he tested in his home kitchen with his wife, Mary Grant Price (1917 2002), a noted costume designer and authority on Americana.
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