• Thru the Grapevine cookbook, 6th printing. Near‑mint. 635 recipes, winery chapter, regional history. Southern Living Hall of Fame winner. Cover
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Thru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook – Junior League of Greater Elmira‑Corning (1983, 6th Printing)

Thru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook – Junior League of Greater Elmira‑Corning (1983, 6th Printing)

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
"Thru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook "
Publisher:
Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning
Type:
Cookbook
Style:
Community & Fundraising Cookbooks
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Date:
1993 (1983 6th printing)
Origin:
Elmira, New York
Condition:
Very good-excellent (VG-EX)
Location:
Greater Elmira‑Corning, New York USA
Cover:
Hardcover comb-bound
Pages:
354 (635 recipes)
ISBN:
9780686460978
OCLC:
488828322
Book genre:
Community & Junior League
Notes:
Southern Living Hall of Fame
🏆 Southern Living Hall of Fame Winner

Standout regional cookbook—ideal for collectors of Junior League titles, wine‑country cookbooks, and Finger Lakes history.

Thru the Grapevine: Finger Lakes Region Cookbook, published by the Junior League of Greater Elmira‑Corning, is a richly detailed celebration of the Finger Lakes region—its food traditions, its vineyards, and its cultural heritage. First released in 1983, it features regional history, landmark illustrations, and thoughtful culinary notes.

This cookbook was honored with the Southern Living Hall of Fame Award, a distinction reserved for community cookbooks of exceptional popularity, longevity, and cultural impact. A gold Southern Living Hall of Fame seal remains on the cover. 

Southern Living Hall of Fame 

The Southern Living Hall of Fame recognizes cookbooks that reflect the richness of Southern culinary tradition and culture. Selected by Southern booksellers and industry experts, these titles stand out for their quality, regional character, and lasting appeal.

For collectors, this designation signals a cookbook of distinction—especially when examples retain their original award sticker, preserving how the book was first presented and marketed.

The deep burgundy cover is framed by a grapevine illustration—clusters of purple grapes, curling tendrils, and lush green leaves. Inside, the book blends community recipes with regional storytelling and beautiful illustrations of local landmarks, each paired with historical notes that ground the recipes in place and tradition. 

A dedicated chapter explores Finger Lakes wineries, wine varietals, tasting notes, and suggested food pairings—complete with a detailed regional map—making this an invaluable resource for wine enthusiasts and travelers.

The recipe collection is extensive and varied, reflecting the agricultural abundance and culinary diversity of upstate New York. From hearty regional dishes to elegant entertaining menus, the book offers a generous cross‑section of Finger Lakes cooking.

This hardcover, comb‑bound edition is in near‑mint condition. urbanization, and industrialization.

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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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