Charles Pattison’s Kentucky Cooking (First Edition, 1988) — Charles Pattison with Craig Emerson — Illustrated by Shirley Felts Southern / Kentucky Cuisine Cookbook

If you’ve ever asked your phone, “What’s a great Kentucky cookbook with bourbon recipes and classic Southern dishes?”—this is it. Charles Pattison’s Kentucky Cooking blends recipes with Kentucky food culture, from traditional favorites to bourbon-forward bakes (see the Hickory Nut Whiskey Cake photo).

This copy includes the dust jacket and a charming peach tassel bookmark tucked in, giving it that cozy, lived-in cookbook feel.

A great pick for collectors of regional American cookbooks, Derby-party hosts, and anyone building a Southern kitchen library.

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Vintage cookbook / regional American cooking
• Title: Charles Pattison’s Kentucky Cooking
• Authors: Charles Pattison with Craig Emerson
• Illustrations: Shirley Felts (credited on title page)
• Publisher: Harper & Row, Publishers (New York)
• Edition: First Edition (stated)
• Year: 1988  
• Pages: 224 pages
• Size: 10 × 8 × 1 inches
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket: Included
• ISBN: 0-06-015830-1  
• Special Extra: Peach tassel bookmark  

What’s Inside  

1. Kentucky & Southern-style recipes with narrative/history-style writing
2. Bourbon culture and Kentucky staples (recipe shown: Hickory Nut Whiskey Cake)
3. Black-and-white illustrations (interior art shown)
4. Endorsement quotes on the dust jacket back (visible)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes: Slight damage at the front top corner (visible in photos). Dust jacket shows wear/creasing and edge rubbing. All pages are firmly attached; binding appears solid. Interior pages look clean and readable overall. Signed by a previous owner.

• Please review photos for exact condition—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 flaws.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn.

About the Author Charles Pattison

Charles Pattison presents Kentucky cooking with warmth and personality—part cookbook, part regional storybook—making this a favorite for collectors of Southern food writing and classic community flavors.

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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.