The Joy of Cooking
About
Joy Brinson has a passion for cooking, especially for her family.
However, she didn't always know her way around the kitchen.
When she got married at 18, she had little to no experience with cooking.
Like many young women, she was never taught the basics of cooking.
These books are designed to be a starting point for young women who want to learn how to cook, regardless of their background.
The first series offers simple, easy-to-follow instructions for beginners to learn how to make a casserole dish that is most loved around the world.
Joy wants to share with the daughters of the world the Joys of cooking.
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Why it’s great
A rite-of-passage reference that turns ambitious teens into confident home chefs. Clear, time-tested techniques—from basic knife skills to canning—sit beside 4,000+ recipes, so learners can start with pancakes and grow into puff pastry. Margin notes explain the why behind steps, adding science to the art of cooking. An enduring kitchen companion that will follow young culinarians to college and beyond.