Junior League of Annapolis
Of Tide & Thyme – Junior League of Annapolis (1995)
Of Tide & Thyme – Junior League of Annapolis (1995)
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AT A GLANCE
- Title:
- Of Tide & Thyme: Contemporary & Classic Recipes
- Publisher:
- Junior League of Annapolis
- Date:
- 1995
- Origin:
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Dimensions:
- 7 ¼" × 9 ¼"
- Condition:
- Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
- Cover:
- Hardcover comb-bound
- Pages:
- 414
- ISBN:
- 9780964213906
- Book genre:
- Junior League Cookbook
- Notes:
- Menu suggestions; regional seafood recipes; entertaining tips; historical notes; Maryland crab guide
Low stock: 1 left
A 1995 Junior League Cookbook Celebrating Annapolis’ Coastal Culinary Traditions
A beautiful and substantial addition to any Junior League, Maryland, or regional American cookbook collection.
Of Tide & Thyme: Contemporary & Classic Recipes invites readers into the relaxed, coastal lifestyle of Annapolis through a vibrant blend of regional Maryland dishes, contemporary favorites, and elegant entertaining ideas. Created by the Junior League of Annapolis, this 414‑page hardcover, comb‑bound cookbook showcases the city’s maritime heritage with recipes perfect for everything from a Sunday sail to a festive holiday dinner.
Inside, you’ll find standout dishes such as Severn River Crab Soufflé, Grilled Three‑Pepper & Mozzarella Salad, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, alongside practical sections on herbs and spices, menu planning, low‑fat and heart‑healthy substitutions, and time‑saving tips for boating, camping, and vacationing. A unique guide to selecting the best Maryland crabs adds regional depth and collector appeal.
The book also includes menu suggestions, entertaining hints, and one‑page overviews of notable Annapolis locations and historical facts—capturing the charm and rhythm of life along the Chesapeake Bay. Copy in very good condition, with a clean, sturdy binding and bright, glossy cover art depicting a waterfront crab feast. Measures 7 ¼" × 9 ¼".
Collectors prize community cookbooks as both practical kitchen companions and historical artifacts. Often tied to a church, women’s club, or local organization, they preserve recipes, traditions, and personal connections to the past. Their vintage design and illustrations also make them appealing to display as well as use.
Historians value these books for the intimate insight they offer into American life—particularly women’s roles, as well as the social and cultural effects of immigration, expansion, urbanization, and industrialization.
Browse our complete Community & Junior League Cookbooks collection for more fundraising cookbooks and recipes.
Community cookbooks are locally compiled recipe collections—most often as fundraisers organized by women. The tradition dates to the Civil War era, beginning with Maria J. Moss’s 1864 A Poetical Cookbook.
Reading community cookbooks across time offers unexpected insight into American culture and history—especially changing social norms and the limited ways women’s voices appeared in print. Contributor naming conventions, such as “Mrs. John A. Smith,” reflected hierarchy, marital status, and identity while participation in clubs and organizations provided purpose and influence within their communities.
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