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Vintage 1996 Sharing Traditions Cookbook P. Buckley Moss Art Iowa Charity## Product Overview
Delight in a heartwarming collection of regional culinary heritage with this vintage 1996 community cookbook, *Sharing Traditions from People You Know*. Published as a commemorative 50th-anniversary volume by the American Cancer Society, Iowa Division, this classic plastic comb-bound book serves as both a wonderful recipe repository and a gorgeous art showcase. The volume features 13 beautiful, licensed illustrations by celebrated American artist P. Buckley Moss, including the iconic cover art \"For The Girls\" and charming chapter dividers like \"Iowa Hayride\" and \"State Fair.\" It is a superb addition to any vintage cookbook collection, a thoughtful gift for Midwestern culinary enthusiasts, or a must-have piece for P. Buckley Moss art collectors.## The Story Behind the Treasure
Community and charity cookbooks represent an incredibly vital, grassroots preservation of American regional foodways. Compiled in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1996, this book brought together favorite recipes from local home cooks and premier local eateries of the era—featuring legacy midcentury gems like the \"Maytag Steak Au Poivre\" and \"Chocolate Amaretto Pecan Pie\" from the historic Adam & Abby\'s Casual Dining (housed in Cumming, Iowa\'s old schoolhouse). Beyond the recipes, the book carries profound cultural significance through its visual collaboration with Patricia Buckley Moss. Known globally as \"The People\'s Artist,\" Moss developed a deep reverence for the Amish and Mennonite communities of the Shenandoah Valley and rural Midwest. Her minimalist, elegant style captures a timeless, slow-living aesthetic. The cover art, \"For The Girls,\" specifically depicts two young girls pinning a pink ribbon onto one another—a poignant, artistic homage created to symbolize Breast Cancer Awareness and celebrate resilience.## Item Specifics & Condition
* **Title:** Sharing Traditions from People You Know
* **Publisher:** American Cancer Society, Iowa Division, Inc. (Printed by Starr Toof, Memphis, TN)
* **Publication Year:** 1996 (First Printing)
* **Artwork:** 13 illustrations by P. Buckley Moss
* **Binding:** Softcover with original white plastic comb binding
* **Pages:** 242 pages including comprehensive index
* **Condition:** Very Good vintage condition. The covers are clean and bright with minimal shelf wear. The plastic comb binding is fully intact, flexible, and free of cracks or chips. Inside, the pages are crisp, white, and completely free of handwriting, kitchen spills, stains, or torn corners. Please review all high-resolution photos for a precise view of the beautiful condition.✨ *Thank you for stopping by our shop! We hunt the finest curated vintage decor, premium collectibles, and seasonal treasures so you don’t have to. We invite you to check out the other premier items in our store and follow our profile to see fresh treasures arriving weekly!*
