RARE! Kerr Home Canning Book: Food for Victory Cookbook | 1942 World War II Homefront Cookbook | Natural Food Preservation | Bixley Shop

"In the recent NATIONAL NUTRITION CONFERENCE a challenge was given to every one of the 28 million homemakers of American in the following recommendation: "It is VITL for the United States to make IMMEDIATE USE of the newer knowledge of NUTRITION in the present NATIONAL EMERGENCY. To neglect this would be as hazardous as to neglect military preparedness."

So begins the 1942 Kerr Canning Book: Food for Victory Cookbook encouraging everyone to do their part of the war effort by preparing nutritious meals while preserving as much food as possible.

A beautifully designed 56 page promotional cookbook with detailed tips and techniques for food prep and canning presented by Kerr Mason Jars, Caps & Lids.

A great gift for anyone interested in nutrition or food preservation techniques.

BIXLEY NOTES
• Kerr Canning Book: Food for Victory 
• Published by the Kerr Company, 1942
• 56 page softcover book with staple binding
• Measures 9 3/8" x 6 5/8"

VINTAGE NOTES
• In great condition
• The cover it torn a bit along the binding but still attached
• Pages are clean and unmarked

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