#irmarombauer

Five things you may not have known about the Joy of Cooking cookbook... 1. Irma S. Rombauer was in her early 50's when she published Joy of Cooking following the death of her husband, who had committed suicide and left her to financially fend for herself. Writing a cookbook was her way of moving on with life. 2. While she was writing it, people didn't necessarily know Irma for being an expert in cooking, although parties at her house were fun and vivacious, and she herself a charming hostess. 3. It is the oldest cookbook in American history that is still edited, revised and published by descendents of the Rombauer family. 4. Selling over 18 million copies since its debut, it is considered the kitchen bible for millions of home cooks. Even Julia Child was a big-time fan, saying it was her number one all-time favorite American cookbook. 5. Since its debut, Joy of Cooking has been revised 8 times with each new version offering something unique to previous editions. This edition pictured here was published in 1975 and includes a backpacking menu, and an outdoorsman section for campers, hikers and hunters. In incredible like-new condition, this vintage cookbook is ready to become a favorite in your house too! Find it newly listed in the shop! -- -- #joy #irmarombauer #joyofcooking #1970s #kitchenalia #vintagecookbooks #classickitchen #classic #bestseller #cookingram #cookbook #holidayfun #joyful #womeninbusiness #amazingwomen #chefslife #inthevintagekitchen #kitchenshop #bookstagram #fivethings

For those of you who need a starter book before delving into Julia Child, this is your new friend. Easy, timeless recipes, and you can easily find copies used. #irmarombauer #joyofcooking #homecooking #realmencook #bookstagram (at Beaverton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHfXPAsuOy/?igshid=lykyd4wodqfg

“We believe that you will go on to unexpected triumphs, based on the sound principles which underlie our recipes, and actually revel in a sense of new-found freedom.” This is the introduction to the cookbook that inspired the plum cake from the previous post. It’s the 1964 edition of the Joy of Cooking, the first edition that came out after Irma Rombauer died in 1962. Lots of publishing troubles surrounded this 1964 edition. The first printing was published unexpectedly - before Irma’s daughter, Marion, was able to give final approval of revisions made her and her husband John. As a result, several reprints were needed to make sure Irma and Marion’s words were right. The cookbook pictured here is the 3rd printing (1967) of the the 1964 edition - the printing Marion was most proud of. It was one she had doggedly reworked to eradicate all the typos of previous printings. At first glance you might just see a cookbook but really it’s a testament of determination to make something the best it can be. Authentic, accurate, approachable... just how Irma would have wanted it. - - - - - #joyofcooking #irmarombauer #cookbooks #vintagekitchen #1960s #kitchenalia #mintgreen #familyhistory #nationaldessertday #americana #classickitchen #history #foodie https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo8BRCMHVIE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12j8fmhe8qovl