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Crescent Hill Woman's Club

Derbytown Winners for Cooks | Louisville, Kentucky 1980 ©1975

Derbytown Winners for Cooks | Louisville, Kentucky 1980 ©1975

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Title:
"Derbytown Winners for Cooks"
Type:
Cookbook
Style:
Community & Fundraising Cookbooks; Classic Southern Cooking
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Location:
Louisville, Kentucky USA
Cover:
Softcover comb-bound
Pages:
303
OCLC:
36774211
Book genre:
Community & Junior League

DERBYTOWN WINNERS FOR COOKS is a popular regional cookbook first published in 1971 that includes favorite Kentucky recipes submitted by members of the Crescent Hill Woman's Club of Louisville, Kentucky.  Each recipe is accompanied by the name of its contributor, and most if not all, use the Mrs. title with their husband's name.

The book begins with several pages of suggested menus including ideas for hosting a Coffee, Kentucky Derby Brunch, Luncheon, Dinner, Holiday or Simple Supper. Each of the thirteen chapters are separated by an index tab and include a list of recipes and a pen and ink Kentucky Derby based illustration. 

Really great regional recipes are in this book--like Baked Macaroni, Deviled Crab, Scalloped Oysters, Pecan Croquettes, Smithfield Ham Canape, Kentucky Burgoo, Picadellia, Kentucky Country Ham, Corn Pudding, Old Stone Inn Baked Eggplant, Blue Grass Spoon Bread, Original Kentucky Whiskey Cake, Kentucky Colonel Candy, Hot Brown Sandwich, Kentucky Mountain Pudding, and 100's more.  All tempting and delicious recipes for your next Derby party!

The 304-page comb bound cookbook was published in 1975.  This is a copy from the 1980 fifth edition and measures 5 ¾” high by 9 ¾” wide not including the plastic comb. It is in used condition (please review photos carefully) with no tears; however, the cover does show its age with staining, fading and curling on the edges.  

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The Legacy of Community Cookbooks

Community cookbooks are valued for their historical significance, their role in fundraising, and their ability to preserve culinary traditions. Often passed down through families with handwritten notes on time-worn pages, they reveal an intimate look into American culture and social norms—particularly the role of women.

Naming conventions like "Mrs. John A. Smith" reflect the hierarchy and identity of women during an era of limited societal power; while the recipes reflect food trends, kitchen technologies, and patterns of cultural assimilation. These cookbooks trace the larger story of America as it was reshaped by immigration, urban growth, and industrial change.

The tradition began during the Civil War with Maria J. Moss's, A Poetical Cookbook (1864), which raised funds for soldiers' families. Junior League organizations are major publishers, first publishing The Junior League Recipe Book (1930). Many have maintained popularity through the generations—like Charleston Receipts (1950), the oldest community cookbook that is still in print today.

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