This is  a vintage cookbook titled Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook, edited by Ruth Berolsheimer. This mid century cookbook covers most cooking topics, with step by step instructions, some with illustrations. TITLE: Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook VINTAGE: 1950s SUBJECT: instructions and recipes including:  Leftovers, Poultry, Pies, Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Dessert, Sandwiches, Salads, Cookies, Cakes, Candies, Eggs, Meals for Two, Pastries, Quick dinners, Sauces, Sea Food, soups, Appetizers, Dairy, and Breads. CONDITION: Spine tight. A few stains on the cover, worn edges and corners (see photos) on cover and pages. This book is well loved and used, no detected writing on pages, pages have darkened slightly. Please see photos. Pet and smoke free home.