Vintage The London Collection Cookbook Petroleum Wives Club of London Spiral

The London Collection cookbook presented by The Petroleum Wives Club of London features a unique international array of recipes contributed by the wives of petroleum industry men living in London. This spiral-bound vintage community cookbook includes diverse global dishes such as Denmark Honey Cakes, Venezuelan Tequenos, Crayfish Etouffe, and Georgetown Spinach Soup, alongside traditional British favorites. The cover showcases a charming illustration of a Yeoman Warder (Beefeater), and the interior is filled with delightful drawings by Laura Fread. A wonderful piece of culinary history reflecting the expatriate community in London, this book serves as both a functional recipe guide and a collectible piece of mid-century social history. Includes a helpful table of equivalents for international measurements.