{"product_id":"things-mother-used-to-make-lydia-maria-gurney-9781667305714","title":"Things Mother Used to Make: A Heartwarming Collection of Traditional American Recipes and Household Wisdom","description":"\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 \u003cem\u003eThings Mother Used to Make\u003c\/em\u003e. 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\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings Mother Used to Make\u003c\/em\u003e, 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lydia Maria Gurney\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1667305719\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781667305714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Antiquarius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Lydia Maria Gurney","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47040062882047,"sku":"9781667305714","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d888c21a-f537-489c-b49d-3359e57cc648.jpg?v=1752753447","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/things-mother-used-to-make-lydia-maria-gurney-9781667305714","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}