The Modern Family Cook Book was published in 1953 by J.G Ferguson and Associates in Chicago. It contains comprehensive sections on “Stretching the Food Dollar,” “The Food Shopper’s Creed,” and “The Cook’s Creed” as well as monthly menus using seasonal foods in “thrifty balanced menus.”

Meta Given was a best-selling author of several cookbooks. She also wrote a syndicated column for newspapers across the nation called "Eat Well on $12 a Week" from 1939-1949.

This volume is in good vintage condition. Hardcover, 632 pages.