1982 Chicago Entertains Kenilworth Union Church Spiral Recipes Cookbook 1st Ed
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1982 Chicago Entertains Kenilworth Union Church Spiral Recipes Cookbook 1st Ed. 🕍Compiler/Publisher: Kenilworth Union Church, Kenilworth, Illinois. 📚Title: Chicago Entertains. Many recipes are credited to well-known North Shore families and local cooks, capturing the flavors and entertaining style of1980s Chicago. Bring a piece of vintage Chicago hospitality into your kitchen with “Chicago Entertains”, the sought-after 1982 first-edition community cookbook from Kenilworth Union Church. This spiral-bound volume is packed with over 1,100 tried-and-true recipes, from elegant dinner-party menus to crowd-pleasing casseroles, cookies, candies, and desserts. Inside you’ll find clearly organized sections (appetizers, soups, breads, meats, fish, vegetables, cakes, pies, cookies, candies, desserts, and more), plus a detailed index that makes it easy to find exactly what you’re craving. Many recipes are credited to well-known North Shore families and local cooks, capturing the flavors and entertaining style of 1980s Chicago. This copy is in good vintage condition: the covers show normal shelf and edge wear for age, but the pages are clean, legible, and securely bound in the black plastic comb. It’s perfect for collectors of regional cookbooks, Chicago ephemera, or anyone who loves vintage recipes with character and history. Item specifics (bullet style with emojis) 📚 Title: Chicago Entertains 🕍 Compiler/Publisher: Kenilworth Union Church, Kenilworth, Illinois 📅 Publication date: 1982 (First Edition; printings noted 1982 & 1983) 📖 Pages: Approx. 333 pages of recipes + multi-page index 📘 Format: Softcover, black plastic comb / spiral binding 🧾 Content: 1,100+ community recipes, menus, and entertaining tips 🍽️ Cuisine/Region: Midwestern / Chicago regional recipes 🥧 Sections: Appetizers & beverages, soups & sauces, breads, salads, vegetables, eggs & cheese, poultry, fish & seafood, meats, cookies & candies, cakes & pies, desserts, “Chicago Entertaining,” index 🏙️ Special feature: Includes recipes & menus showcasing Chicago-area entertaining traditions 📐 Size (approx.): 9" x 6.75" (octavo) 🧾 ISBN: 0-9617308-0-3 (from comparable editions) 🧺 Care: Vintage item; gentle use recommended to preserve binding 🎁 Great for: Cookbook collectors, Chicago memorabilia, regional & community cookbook fans Condition Good vintage condition. Covers show noticeable but typical shelf/edge wear, surface rubbing, and small corner bumps; back cover has some scuffing. Plastic comb binding intact with expected light wear at edges. Interior pages appear clean, complete, and unmarked with light age toning from normal use. No loose or missing pages observed. Please review all photos closely for best view of condition. Additional details Ships securely packed via USPS Media Mail (or upgraded service if selected) from a smoke-free environment. I’m happy to combine shipping on multiple book purchases when possible. Seller’s note: Vintage/pre-owned book; colors and wear may vary slightly from how they appear on your screen. Please rely on the photos and description, and feel free to ask questions before purchasing. Keywords (for SEO) Chicago Entertains cookbook, Kenilworth Union Church cookbook, 1982 church cookbook, vintage community cookbook, Chicago church recipes, Illinois regional cookbook, Midwest recipes book, plastic comb spiral cookbook, 1st edition Chicago Entertains, 1980s cookbook, entertaining menus vintage, Kenilworth Illinois cookbook, collectible cook book, Chicago restaurant recipes, vintage kitchen book, food history Chicago, local church fundraiser cookbook
