Description
Gourmet Magazine – February 1956
Cover Design by Tore Asplund – Good Condition
This February 1956 issue of Gourmet features a stylish cover illustration by Tore Asplund, reflecting the magazine’s elegant mid-century identity. Inside, the issue includes international food writing, thoughtful culinary essays, classic recipes, and Gourmet’s well-known instructional sections, offering a rich snapshot of 1950s food culture.
The magazine is in good condition, showing normal age-related wear. The item pictured is exactly the one you will receive. Please review all photos for condition purposes. Each issue is shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
COVER BY TORE ASPLUND
Sugar and Spice – Page 1
Spécialités de la Maison – 4
Tom Marvel
Along the Boulevards – 8
Consider the Label – 10
Francis Lewis Gould
A South American Journey — Part IV – 12
Stephen Longstreet
Faithful to Thee, Cynara! – 14
Classes in Classic Cuisine — Yeast Pâtes – 16
Louis Diat
GOURMET Sets a Supper Table – 18
Come for Supper – 20
Fish in Glory – 22
Food Flashes – 36
Let’s Eat Out – 46
You Asked for It! – 54
Recipe Index – 58
The Last Touch – 60
A strong mid-century issue featuring notable contributors and classic techniques—an appealing addition for collectors building a full Gourmet Magazine run.



