Well, this is not your average, healthy, fancy ingredient, colorful photo cookbook; Nope, not at all.... I tell you it was the blue velvet gold embossed cover that piqued my curiosity

This book is divided into the 4 Seasons and appropriate menus for each w/ recipes.

I seriously was not aware of the myriad of uses the "Upper Class" had for Ritz Crackers, Wheat-Thins, Triscuit, Mayonnaise, Corn Syrup, Vanilla Wafers, Cream of Mushroom Soup, or White Bread until I read this book.

Most recipes I'd never make myself, but they sure know how to mix a cocktail & steam a lobster..... ( )

100. New category of collectible cook books. 1st edition. Illustrations by John Hart. Book design by Flag. The best and the worst of country club cuisine. Actress and comedienne Alexandra Wentworth serves up some of her best WASP family recipes, spicing them up with humorous commentary on life. "After a lifetime of addiction to Italian food, I had no idea you could do so much with mayonnaise".--Jay Leno. ( )