Arte de Cocinar from Our Best Cooks [Hardcover] Daughters of the Nile,

Description

Hardcover is in good condition besides some stains and fading near spine. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage cookbook, “Arte de Cocinar from Our Best Cooks” by the Daughters of the Nile, offers a fascinating glimpse into the culinary traditions of early 20th-century Mexican American women. Published in the 1920s or 1930s, this rare volume represents a significant piece of Mexican American cultural heritage. The Daughters of the Nile was a prominent social club in Los Angeles, and their cookbook reflects the diverse influences that shaped the city’s vibrant food scene. With recipes ranging from traditional Mexican dishes to adaptations of American and European fare, this book provides a unique window into the blending of cultures that defined the Mexican American experience. Despite its age and gentle wear, the clean pages and secure binding make this a treasured find for collectors of vintage cookbooks, as well as those interested in the history of Mexican American communities in the American Southwest.