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Feeding the Flock – Holy Name Catholic Church Community Cookbook (2000)

Feeding the Flock – Holy Name Catholic Church Community Cookbook (2000)

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Feeding the Flock"
Publisher:
Morris Press Cookbooks
Type:
Cookbook
Style:
Community & Fundraising Cookbooks; Pot Luck Cooking
Author:
Holy Name Catholic Church
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Date:
2000
Dimensions:
6" × 8 ¾"
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Location:
Trenton, Ohio USA
Cover:
Hardcover comb-bound
Pages:
114 (200+ recipes)
Book genre:
Community & Junior League
Notes:
Compiled by youth group

Over 200 parish recipes compiled by the Holy Name Youth Group, Trenton, Ohio.

Feeding the Flock is a 2000 community cookbook created by the Holy Name Youth Group of Holy Name Catholic Church in Trenton, Ohio. Published by Morris Press Cookbooks, this 114‑page, hardcover comb‑bound volume gathers more than 200 recipes contributed by parishioners, families, and friends of the church.

Chapters open with Bible verses that parallel food and nourishment, adding a thoughtful spiritual touch to the collection. Recipes range from comforting classics to parish favorites, including Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Dad’s Oyster Dressing, Oriental Salad, Zucchini Chocolate Cake, and Glazed Popcorn.

Holy Name Catholic Church, founded in 1871 as a mission parish serving the region’s growing German Catholic community, has long been a cornerstone of Trenton’s religious and cultural life. This cookbook reflects that heritage through the recipes and traditions shared by its members.

The book features a bright yellow cover with a sheep illustration and sturdy comb binding. It is in very good condition, measuring 6" × 8 ¾".

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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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