A San Francisco Cookbook

“A San Francisco Cookbook”, by Maybelle Iribe, first published in 1979, evokes the city’s history, cosmopolitan character, and cuisine through a series of walks, from Chinatown to Fisherman’s Wharf, from the grand Palace Hotel to Golden Gate Park, and beyond. In addition to dozens of intriguing and delicious recipes, the book offers many glimpses of turn-of-the-century San Francisco, both visual and verbal, to stimulate the reader’s imagination. The recipes are written in a casual style that cooks who have some general experience will appreciate, providing the essential information, and some helpful tips, without being overly detailed. Playful `handwritten’ notes appear throughout.