Tried and True Cook Book

Los Angeles’ Episcopal Christ Church stood at the corner of 12th and Flower Streets in Downtown LA at the turn of the last century (pictured). The building later became Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, South for several years (note: Trinity Church also has a cookbook in this archive). 

 

This "Tried and True" cookbook is bound in leather with its title stamped onto the cover. It begins with a quotation from Rev. Baker P. Lee: “We have here a string of culinary pearls gathered from homes of personal friends and only the thread binds them is our own.” 

 

The book opens with detailed suggestions on setting the table, arranging the lighting, and decorating for a party. There is also a section on menu suggestions, accompanied by a picture of the Grill Room at the Hotel Alexandria. 

 

Recipes include Marrow Dumplings, Hawaiin Curry, Stuffed Egg-Plant, Dago Tunny, Macaroni and Cheese, and Turkish Delight. 

 

Historic architectural photo of 1201 S. Flower St., from The USC Digital Liibrary 

CHURCH/CHRISTIAN COOKBOOKS

90th Anniversary Cook Book, 1888-1978

Art of Cooking In Huntington Park, The

Book of Favorite Recipes compiled by The Sanctuary Choir, A

Cabrini Family Cook Book, The

Century Favorites, Deliciously Yours

Cook's Book, 1971, The

Cooking With Faith - II (Favorite Recipes From Our Best Cooks)

Favorite Recipes Compiled by Christian Social Involvement Interest Group

Favorite Recipes Compiled By the J.W.C. Class of the First M.E. Church

Favorite Recipes From Capitol Kitchens

Feeding The Multitudes, Commemorative Cookbook 

Festival Foods 2: A Greek Cookbook 

Gathered Crumbs: A Collection of Choice Tested Recipes

Gospel According To The Cornerstone Cooks, The

Immanual Aid Society Cook Book 

J.O.Y. Cook Book 

Kitchen Arts 

Ladies' Aid Cook Book 

Maggie's Cook Book 

Make Your Holidays Merry Cooking and Crafts 

Neighborhood Cookbook

Our Best By Test

Our Favorite Recipes

Our Favorite Recipes: Community Lutheran Church 

Our Favorite Recipes: Nursery Guild Trinity Lutheran Church

Paramount's Favorite Recipes 

Presbyterian Pantry

Queen Esther Cook Book 

Raved Over Recipes: Featuring the Mexican Cookery of Sister Amelia, o.c.d.t.

Soup, Salad & Scripture

Taste & See (that the Lord is good)

Tasty Delights and Remedies 

Tried and True Cook Book 

Trinity Church Cook Book 

Valley Vittles 

Westchester Directory and Culinary Art

Westwood Guild Cook Book 

What's Cooking In Whittier

 

Soon you will be able to download this entire book! Due to their fragile nature, each is being digitized by hand. If you have particular interest in a particular cookbook, please reach out via the Contact Page, so it will be given priority.