Title: Vintage 1950 "Queens of Cuisine with Swift'ning" Cookbook – 57 Pages of Retro Baking!
Description:
Bow down to the true monarchs of mid-century home economics! Before there were celebrity chefs on TV, there was "Swift’ning" (aka Swift's proudly labeled "Bland Lard") and the legendary—yet completely fictional—corporate persona, Martha Logan. 👑🍰
This is an original 1950 "Queens of Cuisine with Swift'ning" recipe booklet, published by Swift & Company. Clocking in at a substantial 57 pages, this beautifully styled paperback booklet features a gorgeous blue-and-white diamond trellis background with an elegant scrollwork cover design that scream mid-century kitchen charm.
Inside, you will find a massive repository of genuine 1950s comfort food. This isn't just a tiny pamphlet—it is a full-blown baking guide packed with authentic recipes for vintage cakes, old-school icings, flaky biscuits, quick breads, cookies, pastries, crispy fried foods, and hearty mid-century meat dishes. It is an amazing window into an era when shortening and lard ruled the culinary world!
Whether you want to bake an authentic 1950s birthday cake, add a gorgeous piece of ephemera to your bar or kitchen display, or gift it to a retro food lover, this book is an absolute delight.
Item Details:
  • Title: Queens of Cuisine with Swift'ning
  • Author: Martha Logan (Fictional Home Economist for Swift & Company)
  • Year: 1950 (Vintage Mid-Century)
  • Format: 57-Page Paperback Booklet / Cookbook
  • Content: Sections on cakes, icings, biscuits, quick breads, cookies, pastries, fried foods, and meats.
  • Condition: Good vintage condition. This booklet has been gently used but very well cared for over the last 70+ years! The cover and pages show a minor bit of honest wear and faint vintage staining, but overall the booklet looks incredibly clean and nice for its age. All pages are tight, completely legible, and fully intact. (Please view all photos for an exact look at the condition!)
Shipping & Handling:
  • Cost: 100% FREE Shipping within the US!
  • Packaging: Shipped safely in a archival-safe protective sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent any bending or folding during transit.
Claim your culinary crown and add this beautiful piece of 1950s food history to your shelf today!