1958 Encyclopedia of Cooking | Mary Margaret McBride | FIRST EDITION 12 Volume Set | Homemaker's Research Institute | Bixley Shop

RARE! This complete, 12-Volume set is straight out of the 1950s homemakers' era. The Encyclopedia of Cooking is all things Mid-Century American cooking. It was produced by the Homemaker's Research Institute, and sponsored by Mary Margaret McBride, a homemaker's radio celebrity of the time (think Martha Stewart). 

An amazing find for anyone interested in Mid-Century life, the history of cooking, or home cooks, new or experienced.

ABOUT MARY MARGARET McBRIDE (courtesy of Wikipedia)
Mary Margaret McBride (1899-1976) was an American radio interview host and writer. Her popular radio shows spanned more than 40 years. In the 1940s, the daily audience for her housewife-oriented program numbered from six to eight million listeners. She was called "the First Lady of Radio".

BIXLEY NOTES
• The Encyclopedia of Cooking
• Presented by Mary Margaret McBride
• Published by the Homemaker's Research Institute, 1958
• Black & white photography throughout
• FIRST EDITION
• Each book measures 9" x 5 3/4"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In great condition
• Covers show a bit of shelf wear as expected with age
• Pages are in excellent shape

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