Item [29] is Little blue book no. 1548. Includes menus and illustration of E. Haldeman-Julius, editor, Little Blue Books, on back cover with seal.
Item [30] promotes Shanghai Brand foods in Chinese cooking. Includes account of how chop suey became popular, focusing on Hon. Li Hung Chang as friend and admirer of General U.S. Grant.
Item [31] promotes Shanxi vinegar in Chinese cooking. Described as an imperial gift from the people of Shanxi to the emperors of China, brewed for nearly three thousand years. Includes suggestions of health benefits and illustration of Shouxing, god of longevity, at end of introduction. Some recipes contain wine as an ingredient.
Item [32] is a card promoting Sing Fat & Co., purveyors of Chinese and Japanese products. Includes color illustration of Dragon trademark.
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Item [1] promotes Kikkoman soy sauce. Includes illustrated information and instructions for flower arranging attributed to Rachel Carr; product description, advertisement, and advice for use; recipes for Japanese-style entrees; and images of serving suggestions, product packaging, and woman in traditional Japanese dress. All recipes use product. Some recipes include wine, beer or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipe: spareribs Kyoto. Exhibitable serving suggestions.
Item [2] promotes Kikkoman soy sauce. Includes product advertisements and advice for use; recipes for entrees, gravy, beans, salad dressing, and dip; and images of serving suggestions and product packaging. All recipes use product. Some recipes include wine, beer or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipe: kikko-burgers. Exhibitable advertisements.
Item [3] promotes Kikkoman soy sauce. Includes product information and advertisements; information about traditional Japanese cooking and utensils; recipes for sauces and traditional Japanese entrees; and images of factory, serving suggestions, and product packaging. All recipes use product. Some recipes include wine, beer or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipe: sukiyaki.
Item [4] promotes Kikkoman soy sauce with recipes taken from the 1968 short film "Adventures in Flavor." Includes recipes for salads, sandwich, appetizer, meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits; offer for film screening; and cartoon images of foods and product packaging. All recipes use product. Some recipes include wine, beer or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipes: chuck roast, filet of sole piquant, and broiled grapefruit.
Item [5] promotes sauces from Kikkoman International with recipes by Yan. Includes biography of Yan; product advertisement; recipes for Chinese style entrees; and images of product packaging. All recipes use products. Some recipes include wine, beer or liquor as an ingredient. Sample recipe: black pepper beef stir-fry. Marked: 10/89.