Time-Life ‘Foods of the World’ Series
The Time-Life Foods of the World series were first published in 1968. Like The Good Cook which followed it, contributors were (or have become) icons of the food writing universe: MFK Fisher, Waverley Root, Richard Olney, Alec Waugh, Adrian Bailey, Laurence van der Post and others. The books were issued in two volumes: a hardcover 4to which described the food history, rituals and traditions of the country or region and a smaller spiral-bound recipe book to be used in the kitchen. Subscribers were also offered the option of the two volumes in a protective white vinyl folder or in a cardboard slipcase. The books were authoritative, if in some cases now geographically dated ("The Cooking of Russia" for instance includes states of the Soviet Union as it was then known).
Prices for the volumes vary depending upon scarcity and condition. Because they were not offered in Australia, the American Regional sets are particularly hard to come by in this country and are available by special order only. If you are interested in purchasing any of the items below, pleae email me at barbara@vintagecookbooks.com.au or phone +61 (03) 9755 3890
African Cooking: Not in Stock
American Cooking:
2 volumes in slipcase $25
Spiral recipe book $10
American Cooking : Creole and Acadian
Not in Stock (Special Order only)
American Cooking : The Eastern Heartland
Not in Stock (Special Order only)
American Cooking : The Great West
Not in Stock ( Special Order only)
American Cooking : The Melting Pot
Not in Stock (Special Order only)
American Cooking : New England
Not In Stock (Special Order only)
American Cooking : The Northwest
Not In Stock (Special Order only)
American Cooking : Southern Style
Not In Stock (Special Order only)
Cooking of the British Isles
2 volumes: $30
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $35
2 volumes in original slipcase: $40
Spiral-bound recipe book: $10
Hardcover volume: $20
Cooking of the Caribbean Islands
2 volumes: $25
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $35
Cooking of China
2 volumes: $30
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $40
Classic French Cooking
2 volumes: $35
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $45
Cooking of Provincial France
2 volumes: $25
Spiral-bound recipe book: $10
Cooking of Germany
2 volumes in original slipcase: $45
Cooking of India
2 volumes: $30
Cooking of Italy
2 volumes: $30
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $40
Cooking of Japan
Not in stock
Latin American Cooking
2 volumes: $30
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $35
The Cooking of the Middle East
2 volumes: $45
Pacific-Southeast Asian Cooking
Not in stock
Quintet of Cuisines
2 volumes: $30
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $40
Cooking of Russia
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $45
Cooking of Scandinavia
2 volumes: $40
Cooking of Spain and Portugal
2 volumes in original slipcase: $40
Cooking of Vienna's Empire
2 volumes: $30
Wines and Spirits
2 volumes: $20
2 volumes in original vinyl folder: $30
2 volumes in original slipcase: $40
Supplements:
Menu Guide & Recipe Index
Not in Stock (Special Order)
Supplement Number One
Not in Stock (Special Order)
Supplement Number Two
Not in Stock (Special Order)
Kitchen Guide
$15