Edmonds Cookery Book facts for kids
2008 centenary edition
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| Country | New Zealand |
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| Language | English |
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The Edmonds Cookery Book is a super famous recipe book from New Zealand. It's packed with traditional Kiwi recipes. It first came out in 1908. Back then, it was called The Sure to Rise Cookery Book. It was created by Thomas Edmonds, who made baking powder. The book helped people use his baking powder. Today, it's a true New Zealand icon.
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The Famous Edmonds Cookery Book
This special cookbook has been a part of New Zealand kitchens for over 100 years. It's known for its easy-to-follow recipes. Many families have grown up using this book. It's almost like a family member in many homes.
A Book That Grew Up
This cookbook has changed many times over the years. Each new edition added new recipes. It also adapted to new cooking styles and kitchen tools. For example, in 1955, the first "De Luxe" edition was released. This was a fancier version. The 69th De Luxe edition came out in 2016. Only two copies of the very first book from 1908 still exist today.
The Look of the Book
Since 1955, the front cover has shown the old Edmonds factory. This factory was in Linwood, Christchurch. It was taken down in 1990. In 1976, a clever change was made. The book started using spiral binding. This means the book can lie flat on the counter. It makes it much easier to read recipes while you're cooking.
Why It's So Popular
People say the Edmonds Cookery Book is as important as a stove or a knife in a New Zealand kitchen. It was once sent for free to every new couple getting married in New Zealand. This shows how much it was loved and used.
Amazing Sales
Edmonds recipe books have sold over 3,000,000 copies. That's a huge number! It's still New Zealand's fastest-selling book. More than 200,000 copies were sold in just one year. This shows how many people still love and use this classic cookbook.
