(Southern - Virginia) F. Meredith Dietz, ed. De Virginia Hambook by De Ol' Virginia Hamcook: Recipes, Party Suggestions, Dances, Luncheon Parties, Menus, Philosophy Israeli Expected late summer 2026

Expected late summer 2026

a mine of well-organized information to keep on hand at all times

‘insert’ flans (tatin

A s’mores ice cream cake with velvety chocolate sauce

Upper corner of title page clipped

(Southern - Virginia) F. Meredith Dietz, ed. De Virginia Hambook by De Ol' Virginia Hamcook: Recipes, Party Suggestions, Dances, Luncheon Parties, Menus, Philosophy Israeli Expected late summer 2026Illus. with small drawings & vignettes. Dec. red wrappers, string tie. Richmond, VA: Dietz Press, [1946]. Variant edition with different covers, this copy being "Compliments of Home Brewing Co." A book of 1940's Virginia etiquette, entertaining, and cooking advice. A chapter on how to prepare a Virginia country ham includes Susannah Carter's 1802 recipe, as well as instructions on spiced ham, ham in cider or wine, and how to carve, keep and serve it.