November 30, Joy of Cooking Anniversary

The Joy of Cooking is one of the United States' most-popular cookbooks. It is a collection of over 4500 recipes, in addition provides cooking and kitchen lessons and references.

In 1931, Irma S. Rombauer, a homemaker, recent widow and single mom privately published the “Joy of Cooking.” Since then the book has undergone numerous revisions and sold over 18 million copies. The Joy of Cooking is a stable in many homes and is commonly found in commercial kitchens. 

Joy of Cooking: Fun Facts Quiz

Changes in the Joy of Cooking
through the Years

Resources.
1. Learn more about the history of the American kitchen and cuisine through the Joy of Cooking. 
2. Wikipedia, The Joy of Cooking