{"product_id":"kentucky-state-fair-cookbook-1986-1987-blue-ribbon","title":"The Official 1986–1987 Kentucky State Fair Cookbook – Blue‑Ribbon Recipes (1988)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSecond Official State Fair Cookbook with award‑winning recipes from the 1986 \u0026amp; 1987 Fairs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Official 1986–1987 Kentucky State Fair Cookbook\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis the second volume in the State Fair’s official cookbook series, published by\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFoodwork Incorporated and edited by \u003cstrong\u003eDeni Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIssued on \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 1, 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong\u003e214‑page\u003c\/strong\u003e, white comb‑bound softcover gathers the \u003cstrong\u003eblue‑ribbon winning recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Culinary Department of the \u003cstrong\u003e1986 and 1987 Kentucky State Fairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. While only first‑place recipes are included due to the combined coverage of two years, the book thoughtfully lists the names and hometowns of every ribbon winner, making it both a recipe collection and a historical record of Kentucky’s home cooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cookbook opens with a letter from \u003cstrong\u003eGovernor Wallace G. Wilkinson\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by an editorial introduction from Deni Hamilton outlining the judging process, contest rules, and the structure of the book. Inside are \u003cstrong\u003ehundreds of recipes\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the best of Kentucky’s baking and preserving traditions. Categories include \u003cstrong\u003eyeast breads, quick breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, candies, jams and jellies, canning, and pickles\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a robust \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Contests\u003c\/strong\u003e section featuring winning entries from sponsors such as \u003cstrong\u003eHershey Cocoa, Archway, Nestlé, Pillsbury, Sure‑Jell, Crisco, and Post Cereals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy is in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a clean, intact binding and only light surface staining to the cover that can be easily improved. There is a small 1 ½\" crease near the bottom edge. Measures \u003cstrong\u003e5 ½\" × 8 ½\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our complete \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/community-junior-league-cookbooks\" title=\"Community \u0026amp; Junior League Cookbooks | Vintage Fundraising Cookbooks\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCommunity \u0026amp; Junior League Cookbooks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e collection for more fundraising cookbooks and recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Kentucky State Fair Culinary Department","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43048021360707,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/files\/Kentucky_State_Fair003.jpg?v=1774746262","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/kentucky-state-fair-cookbook-1986-1987-blue-ribbon","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}