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
