Blanche S Rhett (34 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First published in 1930 as 200 Years of Charleston Cooking, this collection of 307 recipes was gathered by Blanche S. Rhett, edited by Lettie Gay, and included an introduction by Helen Woodward. It was updated in 1976 with a revised title, Two Hundred Years of Charleston Cooking, and a new foreword by Elizabeth Verner Hamilton.Blanche Rhett gathered these recipes from housewives and their African American cooks in Charleston, South Carolina. The recipes were full of family secrets, but they did not translate well into recipes because they lacked precise measurements. With encouragement from Helen Woodward, Blanche Rhett engaged Lettie Gay, who was the director of the Home Institute at the New York Herald Tribune, to do most of the work of interpreting, testing, and organizing the recipes into this book.In a new foreword, Rebecca Sharpless, professor of history and author of Cooking in Other Women's Kitchens: Domestic Workers in the South, 1865-1960, provides historical and social context for understanding this groundbreaking book in the twenty-first century.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 3. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First published in 1930 as 200 Years of Charleston Cooking, this collection of 307 recipes was gathered by Blanche S. Rhett, edited by Lettie Gay, and included an introduction by Helen Woodward. It was updated in 1976 with a revised title, Two Hundred Years of Charleston Cooking, and a new foreword by Elizabeth Verner Hamilton.Blanche Rhett gathered these recipes from housewives and their African American cooks in Charleston, South Carolina. The recipes were full of family secrets, but they did not translate well into recipes because they lacked precise measurements. With encouragement from Helen Woodward, Blanche Rhett engaged Lettie Gay, who was the director of the Home Institute at the New York Herald Tribune, to do most of the work of interpreting, testing, and organizing the recipes into this book.In a new foreword, Rebecca Sharpless, professor of history and author of Cooking in Other Women's Kitchens: Domestic Workers in the South, 1865-1960, provides historical and social context for understanding this groundbreaking book in the twenty-first century.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 289pp. Fore edge foxed. Contents clean and unmarked.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 289 pages. 7.00x5.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Revised Edition. No dust jacket. The patterned cloth boards are yellowed, worn at the corners, spine darkened and tearing along front edge, tears head/tail. 1934 Random House edition of this classic Southern cookbook, which compiles recipes from mostly Black cooks. Quite interesting black and white photographs decorate the book. There are some truly wonderful sounding recipes here. Some food splatters to the interior. All orders packed with care, most dust jackets protected by Brodart sleeve, independent bookseller since 2011.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. no dust jacket present. Revised Edition. The hardcover is intact but shows noticeable wear along the edges and spine, indicative of its age. The patterned cover retains its vintage charm, although the absence of a dust jacket is noted. The binding remains firm, ensuring the book's durability for continued reference and enjoyment. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Revised edition, 1934. A very solid, clean copy with no markings, no book plates, no names. Boards show only the very lightest of wear. Corners still sharp. Nice spine is lightly sunned. Half-inch tear on top of title page. Front endpapers yellowed by a 1976 receipt--still included just for you! Top edge a bit dusty, while fore edge has one small stain, not affecting inner leaves. Overall, a desirable example.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - First published in 1930 as 200 Years of Charleston Cooking, this collection of more than three hundred recipes was gathered by Blanche S. Rhett from housewives and their African American cooks in Charleston, South Carolina. From enduring favorites like she-crab soup and Hopping John to forgotten delicacies like cooter (turtle) stew, the recipes Rhett collected were full of family secrets but often lacked precise measurements. With an eye to precision that characterized home economics in the 1930s, Rhett engaged Lettie Gay, director of the Home Institute at the New York Herald Tribune, to interpret, test, and organize the recipes in this book. Two Hundred Years of Charleston Cooking is replete with southern charm and detailed instructions on preparing the likes of shrimp with hominy, cheese straws, and sweet potato pie not to mention more than one hundred pages of delightful cakes and candies.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Gebunden. Condition: New. First published in 1930 as 200 Years of Charleston Cooking, this collection of more than three hundred recipes was gathered by Blanche Rhett from housewives and their African American cooks in Charleston, South Carolina.&Uumlber den Autor.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. Revised. including new chapter on plantation drinks. tan linen covered hardcover with brown lettering on yellow square. dust jacket is poor condition with chipping and tears. book is clean, tight, only marks are initials and date on first endpaper. 305 pages. illustrated with historical b/w photos.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. bright red cloth with yellow star like figures black title box on spine with yellow lettering top edge is black stainedby publisher near fine ; clipped dj lightly soiled some rubbing,small chips at spine ends now in mylar cover very good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. revised edition, original green cloth, some light surface wear on exterior, no markings, illustrated with photographs of South Carolina.

8Vo Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Acceptable. Revised ed. 305pp. Green/yellow checkerboard boards, golden lettering, unclipped jacket. Text is clean on unmarked pages. Hinges are intact, textblock is square with pointed corners. Moderate+ overall book shelf/timewear, boardwear, sunning; foxing on inner covers, endpapers and textblock edges, page patina throughout, address label on back cover; considerable jacketwear, jacket edge and cornerwear, edge tears and chipping, sunning. …

First edition (per Cape & Smith "First published" statement upon copyright page) DATED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. xvi, 289 pages. Hardcover: H 19.5cm x L 13cm. No dust jacket (i.e. lacking). Red cloth but obtrusive staining/fading to front board and spine; patches of surface abrasion to spine cloth with ends chipped; glue repair to slender tearing to surface cloth along front joint; board corners worn. Black top edge; toning to fore-edge and bottom edge. Author's three-line ink inscription "Cordially yours | Blanche S. Rhett | Sept 13/30" upon front free endpaper; varying moisture stains at fore-edge margins of early and late leaves but diminishing inward. Glue repair to slight splitting at upper rear hinge; binding is otherwise firm. A good copy. Features traditional South Carolina recipes gathered by Blanche S. Rhett with an Introduction and explanatory matter along with anecdotes regarding Charleston, South Carolina's social life and culture by Helen Woodward and all edited by Lettie Gay. Sections titled: "Soups and Canapes;" "Shellfish and Fish;" "Pilaus, Egg Dishes and Other Main Dishes;" "Poultry and Dressings;" "Stuffings;" "Meats;" "Sweet Potatoes, Rice and Green Vegetables;" "Salads and Relishes;" "Breads;" "Cakes and Candies;" "Desserts." and "Plantation Drinks." The partnership of Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, aka Cape Smith, published a similarly titled regional cookbook 200 YEARS OF NEW ORLEANS COOKING by Natalie Scott and William Spratling in 1931. Whether Cape-Smith and successor Smith-Hass intended to release a "200 Years of . . ." series is unknown but, if so, it never went further than the Charleston and New Orleans editions. Book now presented in a trimmed clear Dura-Lar (polyester film) sheet forming a dj which modestly enhances shelf appearance. {Gastronomy-Shelf#2|JHJ-014}.…