Description:

The front cover is ivory with a line drawing of a plate of beans with a fork and a sprig of dill. The title curves over the top edge of the plate. There is a brownish tan rectangle with essential fact, invaluable tips, and delectable recipes for versatile Michigan Dry Beans from the Michigan Bean Commission to the left of the plate. The back cover is blank except for the union printing logo at the bottom center. The front end page has the table of contents and a note "This information is made available by the farmers who carefully grow and harvest Michigan dry beans." The back end page had a list of the references used. The sections are comprised of: Cooking Ideas and Hints; Appetizers; Soups; Salads; Side Dishes; Main Dishes; Just for Fun' and Traditional Favorites. The bottom outside corner of each page has a line drawing of a plate with different food items on it or a part of a bean pot. There are line drawings of various foods throughout. There are recipes from Zehnder's Restuarant and Bavarian Inn.