Books: September 2006 Archives

In previous posts Badger and I have spoken of a few older books we have enjoyed. One that we share is A Thousand Ways To Please A Husband (with Bettina's Best Recipes). It is a delightful old book written in a quaint story form so as to impart household tips, economy of the household budget and recipes. Some of the recipes I find to be not to my pallet but others I have tried or plan to try. I thought today I would share a bit of the book with you all. I scanned a few pages so you could enjoy it just as Badger and I have. The book is in excellent condition. There is very little wear.

I love the inscription here. Edith purchased the book in 1925 with money her father had given her for Christmas. That just pleases me to no end for some reason. I do wonder if it was new or used by the time she came about it.

Soory, Badger, my books is the 1917 edition.

The book is filled with these little poems and rhymes.

Sometimes you just should not turn down a supper out.

I don't think I care for creamed tuna on toast.

I love the idea of her emergency shelf. However I think that is what we would refer to as our stocked pantry and I keep a lot more in there than she does.

On the homefront, Steven is 7 months old. I am not so sure I am ready for this just yet.

All your spoons belong to me!.

It's all behind me now!