Published in 1965, the book was around before I was, so Mom must have bought it for my older brothers. And it was marketed to both girls and boys, which seems pretty progressive for 1965. The book sits on my shelf now. I brought it from Mom's house for the nostalgia -- and because it's actually kinda fun.The "Bunny Salad" (made with pear "bunnies") was my favorite recipe. I honestly can't remember actually making it, but look how cute.
And pay no attention to that "Rocket Salad" in the upper right-hand corner. I never noticed it as a kid but my (perverted) adult mind doesn't exactly see a "rocket" there.Bonus:
I just found this cookbook, tucked inside the kids' cookbook:
It's Betty Crocker's "Piggy Bank Casseroles; A Special Collection of Penny-Wise Recipes," copyright 1970. Betty writes, "Dear Friend, Feeling the squeeze from the high cost of feeding a family? (Who isn't these days!)"Betty Crocker has always been relevant, hasn't she. With recipes like Bologna Biscuits with Vegetable, Frank-Bean Casserole and Bean and Wiener Bake (yep, two beans and wienie recipes!), she'll show you how to save money, because "Whatever the reason, when your budget cries 'Help,' it's casseroles to the rescue."
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I love those! Thanks for sharing. I'm a cookbook freak and have tons (even after giving away about 10 to EACH of the girls) and still am happy to see and buy and have more. (Oh, and in all honesty, I actually made a bean and wienee casserole last week, as I tried to stretch what we had in the fridge and cupboard so I wouldn't have to go to the grocery store. Luckily that kind of thing is something Jim actually likes!)
See? Betty is still relevant. You can borrow it if you need more money-saving ideas. ;)
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