• Ken Haedrich’s Country Breakfasts (1994). Bantam First edition, first printing. 175+ comforting breakfast recipes. Paperback, 258 pages. Excellent condition. Front Cover
  • Ken Haedrich’s Country Breakfasts (1994). Bantam First edition, first printing. 175+ comforting breakfast recipes. Paperback, 258 pages. Excellent condition. Back Cover
  • Ken Haedrich’s Country Breakfasts (1994). Bantam First edition, first printing. 175+ comforting breakfast recipes. Paperback, 258 pages. Excellent condition. Copyright Page
  • Ken Haedrich’s Country Breakfasts (1994). Bantam First edition, first printing. 175+ comforting breakfast recipes. Paperback, 258 pages. Excellent condition. Granola Recipe.
  • Ken Haedrich’s Country Breakfasts (1994). Bantam First edition, first printing. 175+ comforting breakfast recipes. Paperback, 258 pages. Excellent condition. Black Bean Chili Recipe
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Country Breakfasts Cookbook by Ken Haedrich | 1994 Bantam Paperback | First Edition • First Printing

Country Breakfasts Cookbook by Ken Haedrich | 1994 Bantam Paperback | First Edition • First Printing

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Country Breakfasts: Four Seasons of Cozy Morning Meals
Publisher:
Bantam Books
Style:
Breakfast and Brunch
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Date:
1994
Origin:
New York, USA
Dimensions:
7 ⅛" x 9 ⅛"
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
258
ISBN:
9780553372465, 0553372467
Book genre:
Cookbook
Notes:
First Edition, First Printing (Complete number line)

A warm, comforting collection of 175+ country‑style breakfast recipes.

Country Breakfasts: Four Seasons of Cozy Morning Meals is Ken Haedrich’s warmly written celebration of morning cooking — this 1994 Bantam Books release is the true first edition, first printing. 

Haedrich brings together 175 original recipes for omelets, muffins, pancakes, homemade cereals, hashes, fruit dishes, and savory breakfast entrées designed for contemporary cooks who appreciate wholesome food but are short on time. Many recipes can be partially prepared the night before, and most go from counter to table in minutes. The back cover captures the spirit of the book:

“A creamy golden omelet with fresh herbs… warm raspberry muffins glazed with sweet butter… a billowy stack of buckwheat pancakes dripping with real maple syrup… lemon cornmeal shortcakes with strawberries and cream.”

Featured recipes include:

  • Gingerbread Corn Cakes with Warm Applesauce
  • Mexican Chilaquiles
  • Buckwheat Pancakes
  • Lemon Cornmeal Shortcakes
  • Homemade Hashes

Whether for a rushed weekday morning, a leisurely Sunday brunch, or breakfast in bed, Haedrich’s recipes offer inspired, good‑spirited morning cooking.

Author Biography

Ken Haedrich is an award‑winning American cookbook author celebrated for his warm, approachable writing style and his deep affection for home‑style cooking. A recipient of the Julia Child Cookbook Award, Haedrich has written more than a dozen cookbooks spanning breakfast, pies, comfort food, and family‑friendly baking. His work is known for its clarity, charm, and practicality — recipes that feel both nostalgic and contemporary, rooted in everyday ingredients and thoughtful technique.

Haedrich began his culinary career as a Navy cook before transitioning into food writing, a background that shaped his emphasis on resourcefulness, simplicity, and heartfelt storytelling. 

This paperback copy is in excellent condition. Clean cover, tight binding, crisp pages. No writing noted. A well-preserved example of this beloved breakfast cookbook.

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