camping classics Vintage Outdoor Cooking Cookbook — Betty Crocker’s Outdoor Cook Book (1961) — Golden Press

camping classics Vintage Outdoor Cooking Cookbook — Betty Crocker’s Outdoor Cook Book (1961) — Golden PressBetty Crockers Outdoor Cook Book is peak mid century summer in the backyard energypart recipe collection, part how to guide for eating well outside. Inside youll find menus and tips for barbecues, picnics, shore cooking, and packtrip camping meals, plus over 200 tested recipes spanning meats, fish and shellfish, vegetables, breads, salads, and desserts. The charm is real: color illustrations by Tom Funk, plus photo sections (including a step by step

Betty Crocker’s Outdoor Cook Book is peak mid-century summer-in-the-backyard energy—part recipe collection, part how-to guide for eating well outside. Inside you’ll find menus and tips for barbecues, picnics, shore cooking, and packtrip/camping meals, plus over 200 tested recipes spanning meats, fish and shellfish, vegetables, breads, salads, and desserts.

The charm is real: color illustrations by Tom Funk, plus photo sections (including a step-by-step “Down-East” clambake feature called out on the back cover).

Photo-verified edition details below—ready for grill season.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Vintage cookbook (spiral/comb-bound softcover)
• Size: 8" x 6" x 0.25" 
• Material: Paper; spiral/comb binding (appears metal)
• Color: Cream cover with green tree graphic; orange/blue accents; aqua endpaper shown
• Origin or Maker: Golden Press, New York (Betty Crocker / General Mills)
• Year or Era: 1961 (copyright)
• GENRE: Outdoor Cooking & Barbecue / Camping & Picnic Cooking
• Language / Pages: English / 176 pages 
• Identifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 61-9892 (visible); ISBN Not provided (pre-ISBN)

Edition & Features

• Condition/Printing: First Edition, Third Printing (visible on title/copyright page)
• Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Color illustrations by Tom Funk; photo sections noted (back cover mentions 16 pages of full-color photographs)
• Extras: Outdoor meal-planning + equipment basics, plus themed sections (barbecues, shore cooking/clambake, packtrip cooking, etc.)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Noticeable vintage handling wear: cover edge/corner wear, general surface rubbing/soiling, and age-toning visible. Binding appears intact and functional; interior pages shown are clean and readable.

• See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: Betty Crocker (General Mills)

Betty Crocker cookbooks are classic American test-kitchen staples—practical, reliable, and built for cooks who want recipes that work. This outdoor-focused volume leans into mid-century entertaining and camp-style simplicity in the best way.

If you love vintage cookbooks that double as a time capsule for summer weekends, this one belongs in your kitchen.

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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.