Readers' Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks

Friday, November 19, 2010

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(Donald OConnor)

Show us your well-worn cookbook

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(Donald OConnor)

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(Sharon Clover)

Three generations of Better Home & Gardens Cookbook

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(Betty Hendricks)

I got this cookbook when I married in 1952. As you can tell, it has been used and used and used. It's seen it's better day (sort of like me!) but I can't bear to get rid of it.
Betty Hendricks
512-892-3906

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(Betty Hendricks)

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(Betty Hendricks)

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(Emily Palmer)

February 1946 edition has been well used since it was first purchased in 1946 by my Mother at Joske's in downtown San Antonio.

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(Emily Palmer)

February 1946 edition belonged to my Mother, who as a young wife and mother, thought she should learn to cook.

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(Mary Polk)

Mary Polk
512-461-0093

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(Pam Rugeley (512)343-7554)

My grandma died in 2005 and about a year before she died she asked me if she had anything that I wanted. I said, "your cook book (copyright 1952) and your cast iron skillet." She has handwritten recipes throughout the book plus she has recipe clippings from many newspapers. The cover is barely held on with duct tape (my grandpa's fix it solution for everything). My grandma gave me many cooking and food memories. Pics at 7420 Anaqua Austin, TX.

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(pam Rugeley)

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(pam Rugeley)

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(pam Rugeley)

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(Judy Barker)

Monty's gift

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(Lyna Pitts)

Never Fail Gingerbread

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(Lynn Herrin)

My Mother's Cook Book
Photographed in my kitchen in Austin

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(Melinda Snow)

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(joy leal)

My mother received this as a wedding gift in 1947. My Dad was in the Air Force so this has traveled to many states. It also served as a place to file important papers such as moving inventories and warranties for household appliances.

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(Barbie Teets)

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

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(Barbie Teets)

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

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(Barbie Teets)

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

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(Barbie Teets)

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

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(Barbie Teets)

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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(Barbie Teets)

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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(Barbie Teets)

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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(Barbie Teets)

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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(Barbie Teets)

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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(Barbie Teets)

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(Barbie Teets)

This cookbook belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

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(Barbie Teets)

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(Barbie Teets)

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(Barbie Teets)

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(Sandy Fox)

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(Sandy Fox)

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(Sandy Fox)

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(Marilyn guinn)

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(Marilyn guinn)

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(Marilyn guinn)

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(Cathy Boyd)

Photo taken on my kitchen counter in Austin. I swiped the book from my mom (who is responsible for its condition) in the interest of historical preservation. I think the book was a wedding gift to my parents in 1957.

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(Cathy Boyd)

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(Christina Coxwell)

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(Peggy Roberts)

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(Peggy Roberts)

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(Peggy Roberts)

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(Peggy Roberts)

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(Peggy Roberts)

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(Debi Jahns)

Byron's 30 year old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, in Byron's kitchen - Cedar Park, TX.

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(June Zivley)

Better Homes
New Cook Book (very used)

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(June Zivley)

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(April Vega)

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(April Vega)

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(April Vega)

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(April Vega)

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(April Vega)

Cookbook that was my grandmothers. My mom gave me this last year. It has to be either from 60's or 70's. Couldn't find copywirght date.

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(linda coover)

This is my Mother's cookbook dated 1953, when she got it new. It has been well used over the years.
Linda Coover for Sue White (Mom)

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(linda coover)

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(linda coover)

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(Laurie Allen)

You can see this is a well used book. About the second year of marriage I accidently set the cook book on fire on an electric stove. The flames were amazing, of course I threw the book in the sink and turned on the fawcette. I was tthen was so angry took the dripping book and flung it into the back yard.. My husband, laughing so hard retrieved it and saved it for me.. FYI, iIwas a "Home Ec Major at SWTSU, now Texas State University.. Ha, ha...

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(Laurie Allen)

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(Laurie Allen)

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(Laurie Allen)

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(Laurie Allen)

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(Myrna Thiessen)

Wonderful pictures! Easy Directions!

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(Myrna Thiessen)

Goodness oozing out of these worn pages.

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(Myrna Thiessen)

Southern Okra - Another favorite!

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(Myrna Thiessen)

Oatmeal Crispies - one of my favorites

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(Myrna Thiessen)

My 1955 Wedding Gift

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(Tracey Ambrose)

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

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(Tracey Ambrose)

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

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(Tracey Ambrose)

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

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(Toni Spalding)

We have owned this book since 1974.

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(toni Spalding)

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(toni Spalding)

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(Lil mcgregor)

Very stained pie recipe, pictures taken in the kitchen.

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(Lil mcgregor)

Missing cover and back pages!

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(wes stone)

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(Larri Cook)

This is the cookbook I bought when my my 21 year old son was born.

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(Larri Cook)

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(Larri Cook)

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(Brenda guerra)

Back Cover, unidentified stains!

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(brenda guerra)

Pages are as flaky as a pie crust. Photo taken at the home of cookbook owner:
Elizabeth Rodgers
11805 Gate Way
Austin, TX 78727
512-345-8118

512-345-8118

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(Brenda guerra)

Nana's cookbook, minus cover, passed down to my mom (age 82). pages are flaking like a pie crust

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(Barbara Mitschke)

There are handwritten notes tucked between the pages by my mom on other favorite recipes she collected.

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(Barbara Mitschke)

My mother wrote notes in the book about canning with a pressure cooker.

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(Barbara Mitschke)

There are many worn pages in this book.

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(Barbara Mitschke)

This cookbook belonged to my mother. According to the copyright information, it was printed in February 1945. I never asked how or when she got her book. My mom and dad got married in 1944 before my father was sent overseas. It may have been a wedding present.

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(Barbara Mitschke)

This was my mom's cookbook.The cover is smoked stained because it survived the our house fire in 1967. My mother died in 1983 and I have had this book ever since.

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(Barbara Mitschke)

Enclosed are photos of the Cookbook that belonged to my mother. According to the copyright information, it was printed in February 1945. I never asked how or when she got her book. My mom and dad got married in 1944 before my father was sent overseas. He enlisted in the army Dec 11, 1941, 4 days after the Pearl Harbor attack. After he returned in 1945 and they lived and worked in Smithville, Texas the rest of their lives. The cover is smoked19

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(Barbara Mitschke)

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(Barbara Mitschke)

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(Barbara Mitschke)

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(Barbara Mitschke)

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(Sue Schaffer)

Yellowed with age, taped up,
pages torn and splattered, but well used since 1963.

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(Yvonne Marburger)

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(Yvonne Marburger)

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(mary ragland)

This book was a wedding gift in 1952. I have repaired it several times.

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(mary ragland)

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(Andrea Reedy)

Most of the original pages have torn loose from the binding and are frayed or torn at the edges.

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(Andrea Reedy)

Both the front and back covers are literally holding on by threads. It was a real balancing act to get it to stand up for this picture.

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(Andrea Reedy)

Title page showing its a 1946 edition.

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(Andrea Reedy)

This 1946 edition of the Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book first belonged to my mother. It has been very well used as you can see. The edge of the front cover caught fire at one time. It is stuffed with hand written notes and recipies taken from newspapers and magazines, some dating to the 1940s.

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(Mary Closmann Kahle)

This cookbook belonged to my grandmother and was given to me by my mother. I love coming across my grandmother's notes when I use it! (And I really do use it sometimes.) The photos were taken on my back porch here in Austin. Mary C. Kahle, (512) 458-5038

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(Mary Closmann Kahle)

This cookbook belonged to my grandmother and was given to me by my mother. I love coming across my grandmother's notes when I use it! (And I really do use it sometimes.) The photos were taken on my back porch here in Austin. Mary C. Kahle, (512) 458-5038

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(Diane Taylor)

The pages may be sauced with ingredients and the titles may be worn off, but we can still make out the recipes for some of our family favorites, like Italian Meat Sauce and Vegetable Beef Soup and Marinated Three-Bean Salad.

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(Diane Taylor)

Our early '60s cookbook may be food-stained and held together with packing tape, but it's still our "go-to" source for family favorites. We were gifted a "new" one in the mid-1970's, but soon tossed it aside because it was missing too many of our favorites or the recipes didn't taste like our comfort-food memories said they should.

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(Faith Unger)

Oatmeal is healthy, right? ;)

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(Faith Unger)

Family tradition - caramel rolls on Christmas and Easter

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(Faith Unger)

Our marriage began with Better Homes and Gardens - 12/12/68

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(Faith Unger)

Doing one too many things with 3 kids running around

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(Jan Nagel)

This Ninth Edition was given to me by my Mom. It was published in the year I was born, 1946. I hope I sent the right pictures.... hard to see on a tiny screen. I still fall back to this book even though I have a lot of new ones. Can't beat Mom's old cookbook.

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(Jan Nagel)

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(Jan Nagel)

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(Jan Nagel)

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(Jan Nagel)

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(Cynthia Lew)

This is my beloved 1976 edition of the Better Homes & Garden cookbook. Shortly after I received it I was cooking dinner for a friend. I had the cookbook laid out on my stove and my friend leaned up against the stove and accidently turned it on. You see what happened! I still keep this book on my shelf today.

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(Rachel De Young)

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(Rachel De Young)

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(Rachel De Young)

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(Rachel De Young)

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(Rachel De Young)

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(Beth Estlack)

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(Beth Estlack)

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(sheri stewart)

My husband and I got this cookbook when we married in 1970 -we just celebrated our 40th anniversary July 25!
We'd be thrilled to have our well-worn, well-loved cookbook chosen as the winner!

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(Joyce Fox)

My first cookbook when I married, 50 years ago. Well used!

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(John Fox)

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(Sandra McGee)

This was my mom's cookbook. I still use it.

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(Sandra McGee)

This was my mom's cookbook. I still use it.

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(Sandra McGee)

This was my mom's cookbook. I still use it.

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(Suzanne Karisch)

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(Suzanne Karisch)

I have always loved pie, and making pie, and I haven't found a better recipe for cream pies than the one in this book.

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(Suzanne Karisch)

The inside cover says "Tenth Printing of De Luxe Edition November 1946."

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(Suzanne Karisch)

This was my grandmother's cookbook. She lived in Childress, Texas. She handed it down to my mother, who handed it down to me.

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(Susie Hearn)

On of the favorite places to open the cookbook - note the ring reinforcements on the page holes. This cookbook was loved...

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(Susie Hearn)

Inside cover of my mother's well-used cookbook

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(Kandace Tornquist)

Better Homes & Garden Cookbook photographed at my home, 10/15/10.
Originally owned by my grandmother.

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(Kandace Tornquist)

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(Kandace Tornquist)

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(Kandace Tornquist)

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(Lydia Lewis)

Aunt Marg's main cook book from 1939 is now used by me. I love to cook so it was natural that her book and recipe box was passed on to me! It's already a winner of a book, in my eyes, but I hope it's THE winner.
Cheers!

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(Lydia Lewis)

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(Lydia Lewis)

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(Carole Gottleib)

BH&G cookbook given to me by my great aunt. Favorite recipe is Butterscotch Cookies. Photo taken in my kitchen.

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(Carole Gottleib)

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(Carole Gottleib)

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(Lucy Joyce)

inside page showing publication date

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(Lucy Joyce)

same cookbook, different view

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(Lucy Joyce)

My aunt Phoebe Powell's cookbook,
passed down to me and then to my son and his wife.

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(LaRee H. Morgan)

Red Plaid Cookbook on my kitchen counter 10/13/10

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(LaRee H. Morgan)

Red Plaid Cookbook on my kitchen counter 10/13/10

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(LaRee H. Morgan)

Red Plaid Cookbook on my kitchen counter 10/13/10

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(LaRee H. Morgan)

Red Plaid Cookbook on my kitchen counter 10/13/10

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(rona distenfeld)

Took this from my mom when I went to college in 1977. It was old then.

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(Layni Bowen)

These pictures were taken on top of the kitchen counter where they normally live.

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(Layni Bowen)

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(Terri Doyle)

This was my mom's cookbook dated 1953 when she was 37. It is filled with "extra" recipes she collected over the years. I was given it when I got married in 1984 and have added to it. When I lived in Alaska and collected crab apples, it was the only cookbook that had a recipe for Crab Apple Jelly. I can't imagine ever using another cookbook. Thanks mom - I miss you but this book keeps your memory alive!

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(Lola Roch)

I got this cookbook on my wedding day in 1963. As an Air Force wife with 4 kids, it's been all over the world with me. My favorite recipe is still the Peanut Butter Cookies.

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(Lola Roch)

I got this cookbook on my wedding day in 1963. As an Air Force wife with 4 kids, it's been all over the world with me. My favorite recipe is still the Peanut Butter Cookies.

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(Terri Doyle)

This was my mom's cookbook dated 1953 when she was 37. It is filled with "extra" recipes she collected over the years. I was given it when I got married in 1984 and have added to it. When I lived in Alaska and collected crab apples, it was the only cookbook that had a recipe for Crab Apple Jelly. I can't imagine ever using another cookbook. Thanks mom - I miss you but this book keeps your memory alive!

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(Lola Roch)

I got this cookbook on my wedding day in 1963. As an Air Force wife with 4 kids, it's been all over the world with me. My favorite recipe is still the Peanut Butter Cookies.

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(Terri Doyle)

This was my mom's cookbook dated 1953 when she was 37. It is filled with "extra" recipes she collected over the years. I was given it when I got married in 1984 and have added to it. When I lived in Alaska and collected crab apples, it was the only cookbook that had a recipe for Crab Apple Jelly. I can't imagine ever using another cookbook. Thanks mom - I miss you but this book keeps your memory alive!

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(Lola Roch)

I got this cookbook on my wedding day in 1963. As an Air Force wife with 4 kids, it's been all over the world with me. My favorite recipe is still the Peanut Butter Cookies.

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(Terri Doyle)

This was my mom's cookbook dated 1953 when she was 37. It is filled with "extra" recipes she collected over the years. I was given it when I got married in 1984 and have added to it. When I lived in Alaska and collected crab apples, it was the only cookbook that had a recipe for Crab Apple Jelly. I can't imagine ever using another cookbook. Thanks mom - I miss you but this book keeps your memory alive!

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(Terri Doyle)

This was my mom's cookbook dated 1953 when she was 37. It is filled with "extra" recipes she collected over the years. I was given it when I got married in 1984 and have added to it. When I lived in Alaska and collected crab apples, it was the only cookbook that had a recipe for Crab Apple Jelly. I can't imagine ever using another cookbook. Thanks mom - I miss you but this book keeps your memory alive!

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(Sue Hill)

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(Sue Hill)

Well used and we've got the lbs. to prove it.

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(Donna Rigueira)

My well worn Better Homes cookbook

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My well worn Better Homes cookbook

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My well worn Better Homes cookbook

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My well worn Better Homes cookbook

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My well worn Better Homes cookbook

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(Michael London)

Mike London
1306 Winsted Lane Austin 78703
512-472-2843
MLondon4@gmail.com

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Mike London
1306 Winsted Lane Austin 78703
512-472-2843
MLondon4@gmail.com

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Mike London
1306 Winsted Lane Austin 78703
512-472-2843
MLondon4@gmail.com

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(Michael London)

Mike London
1306 Winsted Lane Austin 78703
512-472-2843
MLondon4@gmail.com

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(Michael London)

Mike London
1306 Winsted Lane Austin 78703
512-472-2843
MLondon4@gmail.com

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(Michael London)

Cookbook purchased in Austin 1964. Lived thru a house fire in 1971. Prominent position on kitchen shelf.
Owned by Charlotte London who died in 2007.
Have 5 additional pictures.
Mike London, 1306 Winsted Lane,
Austin 78703, 512-472-2843

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(Michael London)

Cookbook purchased in Austin 1964. Lived thru a house fire in 1971. Prominent position on kitchen shelf.

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Cookbook purchased in Austin 1964. Lived thru a house fire in 1971. Prominent position on kitchen shelf.

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(Michael London)

Cookbook purchased in Austin 1964. Lived thru a house fire in 1971. Prominent position on kitchen shelf.

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(Michael London)

Cookbook purchased in Austin 1964. Lived thru a house fire in 1971. Prominent position on kitchen shelf.

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(Carolyn Mann)

For 44 years, Carolyn Mann has conjured meals, using this cookbook as a guide. Photo taken in her kitchen in Austin TX on 10-13-2010.

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(Carolyn Mann)

For 44 years, Carolyn Mann has conjured meals with this book's guidance.

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(Lynda Flower - 328-2161 or 470-5244 cell)

Need to know how to make White Sauce?

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Loved this picture dated 1930.

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Yummy recipe for Chocolate Cake circa 1941. I made this at one time and it was really good!

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First page at beginning of book. Taken 10/13/10

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(Lynda Flower - 328-2161 or 470-5244 cell)

Front & back of 1935 BH&G cookbook taken 10/13/10

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(Judy Kidd)

My grandmother gave me this cookbook in the early 1960s. As you can see, I've used it frequently.

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(Judy Kidd)

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(caroline willingham)

This is a well used book

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Got some stains on the pages

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(caroline willingham)

Some pages are falling out!

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(caroline willingham)

Bettty Tuttle's Cookbook

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(caroline willingham)

This is my favorite receipe for coconut and chocolate cream pie!!! YUM!!!

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(caroline willingham)

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(Donna Seymour Round Rock TX)

1967 version of "New Cookbook"

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(Donna Seymour Round Rock TX)

My cookbook was a wedding gift in 1967.

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(Janette Pfertner)

My 1975 Betty Crocker Cookbook

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(Barbara Owens)

New Better Homes and Garden Cookbook -- Gift from fiance on March 28, 1968

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(toni Spalding)

We bought this book in 1974 and it has been put to GOOD use!

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(toni Spalding)

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(Rodney Butler)

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(Rodney Butler)

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

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Three generations of Better Home & Gardens Cookbook

I got this cookbook when I married in 1952. As you can tell, it has been used and used and used. It's seen it's better day (sort of like me!) but I can't bear to get rid of it.Betty Hendricks512-892-3906

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

February 1946 edition has been well used since it was first purchased in 1946 by my Mother at Joske's in downtown San Antonio.

February 1946 edition belonged to my Mother, who as a young wife and mother, thought she should learn to cook.

Mary Polk512-461-0093

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Monty's gift

Never Fail Gingerbread

My Mother's Cook BookPhotographed in my kitchen in Austin

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My mother received this as a wedding gift in 1947. My Dad was in the Air Force so this has traveled to many states. It also served as a place to file important papers such as moving inventories and warranties for household appliances.

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

This book belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

This was my Grandmother's cookbook. Her name was Mildred Garrett. This book was made in the 1940's.

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

This cookbook belongs to my mother, Barbara Hurst. The book was made in 1956.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photo taken on my kitchen counter in Austin. I swiped the book from my mom (who is responsible for its condition) in the interest of historical preservation. I think the book was a wedding gift to my parents in 1957.

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

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Byron's 30 year old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, in Byron's kitchen - Cedar Park, TX.

Better HomesNew Cook Book (very used)

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Cookbook that was my grandmothers. My mom gave me this last year. It has to be either from 60's or 70's. Couldn't find copywirght date.

This is my Mother's cookbook dated 1953, when she got it new. It has been well used over the years.Linda Coover for Sue White (Mom)

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

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Wonderful pictures! Easy Directions!

Goodness oozing out of these worn pages.

Southern Okra - Another favorite!

Oatmeal Crispies - one of my favorites

My 1955 Wedding Gift

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

Cookbook from my grandmother-photo taken in my kitchen in Round Rock.

We have owned this book since 1974.

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Photos of readers' torn and tattered Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks.

Very stained pie recipe, pictures taken in the kitchen.

Missing cover and back pages!

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This is the cookbook I bought when my my 21 year old son was born.

I got this cookbook when I married in 1952. As you can tell, it has been used and used and used. It's seen it's better day (sort of like me!) but I can't bear to get rid of it.
Betty Hendricks
512-892-3906

Mary Polk
512-461-0093

My Mother's Cook Book
Photographed in my kitchen in Austin

Better Homes
New Cook Book (very used)

This is my Mother's cookbook dated 1953, when she got it new. It has been well used over the years.
Linda Coover for Sue White (Mom)

Pages are as flaky as a pie crust. Photo taken at the home of cookbook owner:
Elizabeth Rodgers
11805 Gate Way
Austin, TX 78727
512-345-8118

512-345-8118

Yellowed with age, taped up,
pages torn and splattered, but well used since 1963.

My husband and I got this cookbook when we married in 1970 -we just celebrated our 40th anniversary July 25!
We'd be thrilled to have our well-worn, well-loved cookbook chosen as the winner!

Better Homes & Garden Cookbook photographed at my home, 10/15/10.
Originally owned by my grandmother.

Aunt Marg's main cook book from 1939 is now used by me. I love to cook so it was natural that her book and recipe box was passed on to me! It's already a winner of a book, in my eyes, but I hope it's THE winner.
Cheers!