The Joy of Cooking is one of the United States' most popular cookbooks. It contains over 4,500 recipes and 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 staple in many homes and is commonly found in commercial kitchens.
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Resources.
1. Learn more about the history of the American kitchen and cuisine through the Joy of Cooking.
2. Wikipedia, The Joy of Cooking
3. Joy of Cooking History
