Atlanta Woman's Club Cook Book

This delightful, early 20th-century woman's club cookbook hails from Atlanta, Georgia. Although the authors apologize for the temerity of publishing a cookbook by "amateurs," it is precisely this feature that makes it priceless. It provides a window into the everyday world in which Southern cooking took place. In addition to chapters featuring recipes for breakfasts, luncheons and dinners, it also contains chapters titled "Budgeting Your Time," "Queen Sweet Potato," "The Secret of Kitchen Happiness," "Famous Creole Dishes" and "Thrift Recipes." Looking for a recipe for roast opossum and sweet potatoes? You'll find it here.