Description
1973 10th printing. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved copy of “The Natural Baby Food Cookbook” is a time capsule from an era when the natural foods movement was gaining momentum. Published in 1973, at the height of the counterculture’s embrace of all things organic and homemade, this book offered a refreshing alternative to the heavily processed baby foods that dominated supermarket shelves. Authors Margaret Kenda and Phyllis Williams, likely inspired by the back-to-the-land ethos of the time, provided recipes and guidance for preparing nourishing, additive-free meals for infants and young children. The worn cover and creased spine speak to the book’s frequent use in kitchens across America, as parents sought to nourish their little ones with wholesome, homemade purees and dishes. For collectors, this 10th printing edition represents a piece of culinary history, capturing the values and parenting philosophies that defined a generation.