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For sale is a rare vintage “Yukon’s Best Cookbook,” featuring 99 tested recipes designed for housewives who care! This charming cookbook, published by Yukon Mill & Grain Co. in Yukon, Oklahoma, showcases a delightful mid-20th-century aesthetic with its colorful cover and nostalgic illustrations. The cover features a woman and child in matching green dresses, proudly presenting a cake, alongside images of “Yukon’s Best” and “Queen of the West” flour bags.
This cookbook includes a wide variety of recipes, such as biscuits, breads, cakes, cookies, cream puffs, doughnuts, fillings, frostings, pies, and more, all tailored for use with Yukon’s Best or Queen of the West flour.
The index of contents spans multiple pages, offering a treasure trove of classic baking recipes. Inside, you’ll find detailed instructions for frostings, fillings, and even a section on self-rising flour, complete with an illustration of the Yukon Mill & Grain Co. facility established in 1900.
Condition:
This well-loved cookbook shows signs of age and use, including worn edges, some discoloration, and a few minor tears on the cover. The pages are intact but exhibit yellowing and slight staining, adding to its vintage character. A small hole is present on the back cover, and a ruler is included in one photo for scale (not part of the sale). Despite its wear, the text and images remain clear and legible, making it a wonderful piece for collectors or baking enthusiasts.
Features:
• 99 tested recipes for baking
• Includes self-rising flour tips and techniques
• Historical illustration of the Yukon Mill & Grain Co.
• Original mid-20th-century design
• Property of section for personalization
Dimensions: Approximately 6 inches wide by 9 inches tall (based on ruler in photo).
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