A wonderful vintage kitchen reference book from the late 1960s, The Complete Kitchen Guide: The Cook's Indispensable Book by Lillian Langseth-Christensen and Carol Sturm Smith. Unlike a traditional cookbook, this substantial volume serves as a complete culinary reference guide, covering cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, herbs and spices, meats, vegetables, beverages, measurements, substitutions, food preparation methods, and hundreds of practical kitchen illustrations. Filled with detailed diagrams, charts, and instructional content, this book captures the spirit of mid-century home economics and serves as both a useful culinary reference and a fascinating piece of kitchen history.

The dust jacket even features praise from celebrated chef and food writer James Beard, who described it as "Essential for anyone who cooks."

Perfect for vintage cookbook collectors, culinary enthusiasts, food historians, stylists, home economists, and lovers of retro kitchen décor.

Details:
• Published 1968
• Hardcover with original dust jacket
• 292 pages
• Illustrated throughout with more than 800 drawings and diagrams
• Written by Lillian Langseth-Christensen & Carol Sturm Smith
• Published by Grosset & Dunlap

Measurements:
• 9.75" tall
• 6.75" wide

Condition:
Good vintage condition. The dust jacket shows age-related wear, edge wear, tears, creasing, and loss along portions of the edges. The hardcover beneath remains attractive and structurally sound. Interior pages are clean and fully readable with normal age-related toning. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.

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