Description
Gourmet Magazine – April 1955
Cover Design by Henry J. Stahlhut – Good Condition
This April 1955 issue of Gourmet features a vibrant cover illustration by Henry J. Stahlhut, one of the magazine’s most recognizable mid-century artists. The issue includes a wide range of culinary articles, regional food writing, classic recipes, travel-inspired features, and the magazine’s signature instructional sections. It is an appealing addition for collectors of vintage culinary publications.
The magazine is in good condition, with typical age-related wear. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please examine all photos for condition purposes. Each issue ships with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
COVER DESIGN BY HENRY J. STAHLHUT
Sugar and Spice – Page 1
Spécialités de la Maison – 4
Tom Marvel
Along the Boulevards – 6
Crawfish Today – 11
Harnett T. Kane
Yankee in Paradise – 12
Clark Oliver Bryan
Roughing It With Gramp — Part XXI – 14
Stephen Longstreet
The Snow Farm – 16
Robert P. Tristram Coffin
GOURMET Sets a Table for the Passover Seder – 18
Pariah Pigs and Hallowed Hams – 20
Apple of the Islands – 22
Champagne Casseroles – 24
Classes in Classic Cuisine – 26
Louis Diat
Kitchen Mechanics – 32
Food Flashes – 51
Let’s Eat Out – 58
You Asked For It! – 68
Recipe Index – 70
The Last Touch – 72
A strong mid-1950s issue that blends cultural food history with classic Gourmet technique, making it a notable piece for anyone building a comprehensive collection.