08/17/2026
Vintage Community Cookbook Collection - Florence, Alabama & Louisiana Favorites (1962 & 1967)
A wonderful pair of vintage community cookbooks filled with treasured Southern recipes, local history, and nostalgic charm. These spiral-bound cookbooks are perfect for collectors of regional cookbooks, Southern cooking enthusiasts, or anyone with ties to Florence, Alabama or Lafayette, Louisiana.
Included:
📖 Florence Cook Book: Past and Present (1962)
* Compiled and edited by the Women of Trinity Episcopal Church
* Florence, Alabama
* Original 1962 edition
* A special piece of local Shoals history featuring recipes contributed by Florence families. If you’re from the area, you’ll likely recognize many familiar names and traditions.
📖 Talk About Good! (1967)
* Published by the Junior League of Lafayette, Louisiana
* Original 1967 edition
* One of the most beloved Southern community cookbooks ever published, known for authentic Cajun and Creole recipes.
Condition:
* Both books show honest vintage wear from use and age.Spiral bindings remain intact.
These are wonderful additions to any vintage cookbook collection or kitchen library and make thoughtful gifts for collectors of Southern Americana.
$20 each or $30 for both.