Published by The Paisley Shawl Publishing, Forestville, 1970
Seller: Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA, Monterey, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First Edition. INSCRIBED "To Joan, Here is something to sink your teeth into. These are all real recipes collected from real hippies and their mothers. Happy Birthday Gordon". Tall 8vo (8" x 5"). Illustrations. Publisher's stiff illustrated covers in near fine condition. A counterculture-era cookbook reflecting the early-1970s hippie movement with a focus on natural foods, co-ops, bulk grains, and creative low-cost meals. Chapters include budget-conscious cooking; communal living advice; back-to-the-land philosophy; anti-establishment humor; even cooking in the nude!