Civic League Cook Book

"Civic League Cook Book" by the Civic League (Williston, North Dakota) is a compilation of time-honored dishes and cooking advice that gives you ideas for making meals, which probably got written down close to the beginning of the 1900s. This recipe book is full of all kinds of things you can make, mainly focusing on the usual ways meals were made back then, using stuff that's found in North Dakota. It's got recipes that are also about bringing people together and making meals in the home, which could be extra interesting to anyone who is into how cooking used to be done a long time ago. When you start flipping through the pages, you’ll find stuff like ads and notes leading up to the recipes. Also, there are local businesses mentioned, which sets a scene in Williston, North Dakota. The introduction highlights how important food is for people getting along socially, saying that eating right is super important for everyone's health. The very first recipes share how to make soups, like hearty German soup and potato soup, with instructions that prove a community-driven approach to cooking and feeding families where everyone gets involved. The recipes include a mix of local customs and practical cooking tips showing what life was like back then.