Mexican Cookbook [Hardcover] Fergusson, Erna

Description

1945 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Erna Fergusson’s “Mexican Cookbook” is a time capsule from the mid-20th century, when interest in Mexican cuisine was blossoming in the United States. Published in 1945, it captures the culinary traditions of Mexico at a pivotal moment, before the country’s gastronomic renaissance of the 1980s and 90s. Fergusson, a New Mexico-based writer and anthropologist, spent years researching and documenting regional recipes, offering a glimpse into the diverse flavors and techniques of Mexican home cooking. Despite its age and wear, this book remains a valuable resource for culinary historians, collectors of vintage cookbooks, and enthusiasts of Mexican culinary heritage. Its well-seasoned pages bear the marks of countless meals prepared with care, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Mexican cuisine.