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The 1st American Cookie Lady
Recipes from a 1917 Cookie Diary
by Barbara Swell

Anna "Cookie" Covington recorded 208 different cookie recipes contained in this book between 1917 and 1920. Intended as a gift for one of her children, it's a mystery why her cookie diary was never used and eventually fell into the hands of one very grateful Barbara Swell. All of Anna's recipes are offered here just as she penned them, along with additional bits of history, art and recipe updates. Along with the recipes are cookie poems, period graphics and photos, the Ginger Jake Blues, WWI food shortage recipes, baking superstitions and more.

152 pages, paperback

 $14.95
(#3174)