A World of Good Cooking

This 1962 printing of A World of Good Cooking by Ethel Hulbert Renwick captures the spirit of a mid-century kitchen eager to explore global flavors at home. Originally written to guide American cooks on a culinary journey across continents, the book blends recipes with cultural storytelling, reflecting an era when discovering new cuisines began with turning the pages of a cookbook.

This is the only available copy, now thoughtfully handcrafted into a one of a kind journal. Select recipe pages from the original volume remain preserved among smooth, acid free writing paper so that pieces of culinary history can live alongside your recipes, notes, and personal reflections. The charming illustrated basket of world foods on the cover carries the warm patina of age and makes this journal a beautiful kitchen companion or creative keepsake.

This journal makes a meaningful gift for cooks, recipe collectors, food historians, travelers, and anyone who loves documenting meals, family cooking traditions, and culinary adventures. It is perfect for preserving handwritten recipes, menu planning, journaling food memories, or capturing travels inspired by taste and tradition.

As with every Red Barn Collections journal, this piece carries the authentic character of its original printing and the careful craftsmanship that gives previously loved books new life.

SIZE: 8.5” x 5.5”
1962 Printing

OUR JOURNALS

We search for books that have been discarded and give them new life by turning them into one-of-a-kind journals and notebooks.

• 72+ journal pages
• 24# acid-free paper
• Sturdy antique brass metal coil, allows journal to lay flat