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Three Rivers Cookbook: The Good Taste of Pittsburgh | Child Health Association ©1973

Three Rivers Cookbook: The Good Taste of Pittsburgh | Child Health Association ©1973

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Three Rivers Cookbook"
Type:
Cookbook
Style:
Community & Fundraising Cookbooks
Author:
Child Health Association
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Condition:
Good (G)
Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA
Cover:
Softcover comb-bound
Pages:
251
ISBN:
9780960763405
Book genre:
Community & Junior League
Notes:
Southern Living Hall of Fame

THREE RIVERS COOKBOOK I: The Good Taste of Pittsburgh is a popular regional cookbook with recipes from Pittsburgh restaurants and community members. Each recipe is accompanied by the name of its contributor and most recipes are heavily influenced by the traditions and customs of Pittsburgh’s multi-cultural and ethnic heritage. The cookbook has been named a Southern Living Hall of Fame winner.

The 250-page comb-bound cookbook is in good condition with no tears; however, the cover does show some browning, especially on the edges.  The Southern Living Hall of Fame sticker is on the front.

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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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