James Beard's Theory & Practice of Good Cooking - 1977 Book Club Edition name plate Beautifully illustrated throughout with drawings

Beautifully illustrated throughout with drawings by Walter Ferguson

In this cookbook

Or perhaps it was one of a zillion serving pieces in a big city cafeteria feeding office workers from morning to night

It was made in England with imagery reproduced by the Stephanie Hoppen Photo Archive

But we can tell a few more things about them even though they don't contain a makers mark

James Beard's Theory & Practice of Good Cooking - 1977 Book Club Edition name plate Beautifully illustrated throughout with drawingsOnce you have made the lessons in these chapters a part of your cooking knowledge, and with the Concordance to guide you in shopping, you'll be ready to improvise, invent, experiment, and finally, find your own cooking style. James Beard, from the Forward {HISTORY} James Beard needs no introduction to the world of cooking. Considered the master of the American kitchen, he was not only a curious gourmand, a dedicated foodie and a sensational cook but