American Diner Then and Now or Goodness Gracious

American Diner Then and Now

Author: Richard J Gutman

From the first diner in 1872 to the "rediscovery" of diners in the 1990s, Richard J. S. Gutman's American Diner Then and Now covers the history, architecture, menus, and the appeal of this uniquely American creation. With 275 photographs in color and black and white, this book is the landmark work on its subject, a revised and expanded edition of Gutman's classic American Diner—the book, published in 1979, that inspired people to buy, restore, and reopen diners across the country. This edition includes a state-by-state directory, "Where the Diners Are," listing locations for currently operating diners.

About the Author:
Richard J. S. Gutman, known as "The Dinerman," is regularly consulted by diner manufacturers, owners and restorers, museums, and curators of popular culture collections. He lives in West Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Los Angeles Times

A great guide.

Chicago Tribune

Stuffed with facts and photos, including pictures of old menus, advertising and blueprints. Two directories in the back provide information on diner manufacturers and list, state by state, 1,400 operating diners.

Wall Street Journal

The next time you eat in a diner, thank Richard J. S. Gutman for the experience.

The Hartford Courant

The Bible, the Torah, and the Koran of diner lore, all in one handy volume.

Baltimore Sun

Diners are quintessential Americana, and Mr. Gutman offers a comprehensive view from their humble beginning to their heyday, decline, and revival.

SCA Journal

A welcome revised and expanded edition of Richard Gutman's now classic American Diner.

Book review: Business English for the 21st Century or Macroeconomics

Goodness Gracious: Recipes for Good Food and Gracious Living

Author: Roxie kelley and friends

Goodness Gracious starts with a batch of wonderful recipes and heartfelt illustrations, then mixes in a flavorful philosophy: Good food shared among friends is wonderful, but the flavor of the friendships is even more important.Writer Roxie Kelley and illustrator Shelly Reeves Smith have done it again. Their fourth in a successful series of illustrated cookbooks, Goodness Gracious shines with heart and soul. More than just a collection of entrées, side dishes, and desserts, this lavishly illustrated book combines easy-to-prepare recipes with tips designed to help readers lead a more positive life. The result is an inspiring volume on making a house a home.With recipes such as Apple Streusel Tea Loaf, Company Carrots, Baja Lasagna, and Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts, Goodness Gracious is brimming with yummy taste treats. In addition, the book offers a grace note at the end of each chapter as guides to more graceful living. Shelly's beautiful, watercolor illustrations permeate Goodness Gracious, giving the book a quality that readers find refreshing, gracious, and accessible.Roxie and Shelly have developed a loyal following of customers since 1992 when they published their first cookbook, which is still in print. They've combined forces to create three illustrated cookbooks, Keeping Good Company, With Heart and Soul, and Just a Matter of Thyme, along with the gift books Sisters as Friends, Friends as Sisters, and A Home Within. In this new book, the duo again delivers on their commitment to sharing their best ideas on good food and gracious living.

Table of Contents:

	Appetizers
	A Grace Note	2
	Pickle Treats	3
	Buffalo Shrimp	4
	Baked Brie	6
	Sheila's Shrimp Dip	7
	Quesadillas	8
	Caramel Apple Dip	9
	Lettuce Wraps	10
	Cheese and Artichoke Torte	12
	Mild Sweet Salsa	13
	Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard	14
	Such a Sassy Salsa	16
	Sweet Stuff	17
	Joyce's Bacon-Tomato Tartlets	18
	Caesar Dip	20
	A Grace Note	21
	Breads & Muffins
	Pam's Rolls	24
	Grandma Pat's Banana Bread	26
	Country-Style Cheese Biscuits	27
	Apple Streusel Tea Loaf	28
	Focaccia	30
	Honey Sunflower Loaves	32
	Hawaiian Honey Bread	34
	Soft Pretzels	36
	Apple Crisp Muffins	37
	Sunday Morning Muffins	38
	Pound Cake Muffins	39
	Connor's Lemon-Blueberry Muffins	40
	Sweet Corn Muffins	42
	Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins	44
	Raisin Rye Bread	46
	Cream Cheese Spread	48
	A Grace Note	49
	Soups & Saiads
	Chicken Cheese Soup	52
	Potato Leek Soup	54
	Turkey and Mushroom Soup	56
	Corn Chowder	58
	Cream of Tomato Soup	59
	Oodles of Noodles	60
	Sweet Pepper Bisque	62
	Shirley's Crunchy Coleslaw	63
	Missouri Corn Bread Salad	64
	Janice's Macaroni Salad	66
	Southwest Sunburst Salad	68
	Thai Salad	70
	Cucumber Salad	71
	Oriental Chicken Salad	72
	Pasta Salad	74
	Tomato Basil Salad	76
	Corn Bread Croutons	77
	Citrus Vinaigrette	78
	Pepper Cream Dressing	79
	A Grace Note	80
	Main Dishes
	Brooke's Tex-Mex Chicken Dinner	82
	Grilled Swordfish	84
	Spinach Alfredo Lasagna	85
	Vegetable Medley Stir-Fry	86
	Chicken Pot Pie	88
	Chicken Amandine	90
	Camden County Catfish	92
	Baja Lasagna	94
	Donna's Pork Kabobs	96
	Fiesta Quiche	97
	Blake's Baked Eggs	98
	Skillet Dinner	100
	Sour Cream Noodle Bake	101
	Tomato Tart	102
	Schardts' Sauerbraten	104
	Pork Chops with Apples	106
	A Grace Note	108
	Side Dishes
	On the subject of side dishes	110
	Applesauce Snap	111
	Oven Roasted Tomatoes	112
	My Mom's Sweet Potatoes	114
	Sunshine for Your Soul Veggies	116
	Company Carrots	117
	Garlic-Asiago Mashed Potatoes	118
	Broccoli au Gratin	119
	Vidalia Onion and Rice Casserole	120
	Home Fries	121
	Zucchini with Mozzarella	122
	Vidalia Honey Baked Onions	123
	Garden Stuffed Potatoes	124
	Mushroom Casserole	125
	Dino's Potatoes	126
	Monterey Rice	127
	Mixed Grill of Seasonal Vegetables	128
	A Grace Note	130
	Desserts
	Cream Cheese Pound Cake	132
	Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts	133
	Buttery Streusel Coffee Cake	134
	Dee's Blueberry-Lemon Cheesecake	136
	Myra's Rich Chocolate Chip Cheese Bars	139
	White Texas Cake	140
	Margie's Cherry Dessert	142
	Peanut Butter Cup Cookies	144
	18-Karat Gold Neighbor Cake	146
	Cream Cheese Cupcakes	148
	Sandy's Lemon Cake	149
	Janet's Welcome Bars	150
	Vonda's Lemon Custard Cake	152
	Heavenly Hash Cake	153
	Norma's Piecrust	154
	Paula's Coconut Cream Pie	155
	Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Bars	156
	Donna's Chocolate Sauce	158
	Raspberry Sauce	159
	A Final Grace Note	160
	Index	161