Frontier Fare: Recipes and Lore from the Old West [Paperback] Monahan, Sherry

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Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.

This well-loved copy of “Frontier Fare: Recipes and Lore from the Old West” by Sherry Monahan offers a delightful glimpse into the culinary traditions of the American frontier. Published in the late 20th century, this book captures the resilience and ingenuity of the pioneers who ventured westward, adapting their cooking to the harsh conditions and limited resources of the untamed wilderness. Monahan’s meticulous research and vivid storytelling transport readers back to the dusty trails, bustling frontier towns, and remote homesteads, where every meal was a hard-won triumph over scarcity. Collectors will appreciate the historical value of this volume, which preserves a vital aspect of America’s pioneering spirit through its authentic recipes and lore. Readers with a passion for history, cooking, or the American West will find themselves immersed in a richly detailed account of how food sustained and shaped the lives of those who dared to forge a new path across the frontier.