Years of Regal Recipes 1945-1995...from the Kitchens of Regal Ware Employees

Guest Cottage Inc, 1995. Soft cover. Good. Tight binding, clean text 164 pages, Covers have minimal wear except for corner bends/creases. VG- / presque TBE. ISBN 0942495497. Regal Ware is a manufacturer of aluminum cookware (such as pots) since 1946. This is not however a "little cookbook" or "brand cookbook" because there is no conscious product placement or marketing agenda. And though the design and format is of a "trade cookbook" it is not because the contributors are factory workers and not linked to the culinary world (as chefs, professional cookbook authors, restauranteurs or even exceptional home cooks or connoisseurs). Because the source and inspiration of the " Over 500 Recipes reflect the diverse backgrounds and personalities of the workforce" -- this is actually a great definition for a "Community Cookbook". The book also has an illustrated historical overview of the company. Contributor names and job titles (or location, if retired) are included. Americana.