The Royal No. 10 Cook Book
Temple Adath Joseph Sisterhood, [19–?]
By the Temple Adath Joseph Sisterhood (St. Joseph, Mo.)
Published by the Adath Joseph Sisterhood in St. Joseph, Missouri, The Royal No. 10 Cook Book is a historical compilation of “tried recipes” that offers an intimate look into American Jewish culinary traditions of the early 20th century.
Key Highlights:
Community Culinary Heritage: This collection serves as a testament to the organizational efforts of the Sisterhood, documenting the home-cooking standards and social fabric of the Temple Adath Joseph community.
Diverse American Cooking: The work highlights the evolution of American Jewish cooking during this period, blending traditional flavors with popular domestic trends of the time.
Practicality: As a collection of “tried” recipes, the book was intended as a reliable, hands-on resource for the daily needs of the modern home cook.
This document is a valuable historical record, providing insight into the intersection of faith, community, and domestic arts in Midwestern American life.
Temple Adath Joseph Sisterhood, [19–?]