A few weekends ago, we headed up to Dallas, Texas to visit a number of used bookstores in search of some vintage books.
And what did I find? Watch my video and check out some of the books that I talk about in my shopping section.
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Love Vintage Cookbooks?
If you love vintage cookbooks too, check out my Vintage Cookbook Haul videos:
- Haul #1 – Half Price Books in Dallas, Texas
- Haul #2 – Recycled Reads in Austin, Texas
- Haul #3 – A Very Special Children’s Cookbook
- Haul #4 – And a Special Treat for Dog Lovers
If you have Half Price Books in your area, be sure to visit them. They have an amazing selection of used books at affordable prices. Many are practically brand new for a fraction of their cost!
Well, that’s all for my blog post today. I share a lot more in my Vintage Cookbook Haul at Half Price Books in Dallas, Texas video. If you have any questions or comments about any of this, please leave them below. I’d love to hear from you!
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The Modern Pioneer Pantry
Simple ingredients, timeless techniques, and a well-stocked pantry. Discover over 100 nourishing recipes to preserve food and turn pantry staples into delicious, homemade meals. Build a wholesome, traditional pantry—just like a modern pioneer!
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The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
Seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and nourishing recipes. Over 85 traditional, from-scratch recipes! Discover for yourself how you can use simple ingredients and traditional techniques to cook the modern pioneer way.
Start Your Traditional Foods Journey
Sharing my passion for traditional cooking goes beyond my YouTube cooking school—it also comes to life in the pages of my cookbooks. Both of my books, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook and The Modern Pioneer Pantry, are proudly published by Penguin Random House.
The first is filled with time-honored recipes to help you create a traditional foods kitchen, while the second is your complete guide to home food preservation. Order both books today to start or continue your traditional foods journey.
Download Your Free 36-Page Pantry List
For an extensive list of the traditional foods you can make and purchase to stock your pantry, be sure to download my free 36-page Traditional Foods Pantry List. This comprehensive eBook is full of links to recipe videos, helpful articles, and more!
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Kitchen Academy Videos
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Favorite Kitchen Supplies
- Favorite Aprons
- Spice Grinder
- Countertop Burner (On my kitchen island in many recipe videos.)
- Handheld Vacuum Sealing System
- Vacuum Lids
- Whisk
- Silica Gel Packets (Helps keep moisture from building up in your mix)
- Cast Iron Dutch Oven
- 8-Quart Slow-Cooker
- Fat Separator (Clever kitchen device to help you decant bone broth)
- Flour Sack Towels
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