{"product_id":"things-mother-used-to-make-a-heartwarming-collection-of-traditional-american-recipes-and-household-wisdom-hardcover","title":"Things Mother Used to Make: A Heartwarming Collection of Traditional American Recipes and Household Wisdom - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLydia Maria Gurney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings Mother Used to Make: A Heartwarming Collection of Traditional American Recipes and Household Wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLydia Maria Gurney was an early 20th-century American writer who captured the domestic spirit and culinary traditions of her time through her popular cookbook Things Mother Used to Make. Although little is recorded about her personal biography, Gurney's work reflects a deep affection for the home-centered life and the recipes handed down through generations. Her writing preserves a nostalgic vision of American domesticity, offering both practical guidance and sentimental reflection on the simplicity and satisfaction of traditional home cooking. Gurney's book stands as a testament to the values of thrift, warmth, and resourcefulness that characterized American households in an earlier era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings Mother Used to Make, first published in 1913, is a charming compilation of recipes, household tips, and personal reminiscences designed to help readers recreate the flavors and comforts of a bygone time. With straightforward instructions and heartfelt commentary, Gurney presents a wide array of dishes-from hearty main courses to beloved desserts-that evoke memories of family kitchens and simpler living. More than just a cookbook, it is a celebration of home, tradition, and the enduring bonds formed around the table. The book continues to enchant modern readers who seek authenticity and timeless comfort in their cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44022008774791,"sku":"9781667305721","price":32.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/QkNRE2X9W39781667305721.webp?v=1772365752","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/things-mother-used-to-make-a-heartwarming-collection-of-traditional-american-recipes-and-household-wisdom-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}