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1987 – Sugar Free Recipes by Gloria Pitzer

1987 Nov – Sugar Free Recipes by Gloria Pitzer

1987 – Sugar Free Recipes was written, illustrated and published by Gloria Pitzer (Secret Recipes, St. Clair, MI). NO LONGER IN PRINT – this cookbook has a 120-page, 5.5″ x 8.5″ format with about 400, simple-to-prepare, sugar-free recipes for breads, muffins, donuts, pies, cakes, puddings, main dishes, salads & dressings, dry mixes, spices & seasonings! This limited edition sold for 1 year at $6 per copy.

Keep in mind, Gloria does not count calories, carbohydrates or any other elements; but, this collection includes some of the best desserts that you will ever find – made without sugar! The sugar substitutes that Gloria prefers are specifically given by brand name in most recipes where substitutes might pose a problem. Heat breaks down the intensity of sweetness in many of these, so Gloria liked to be specific.

Fun Facts:

  • Sub-Titles: none
  • Printings: 1
  • Years: Nov 1987 – Dec 1988
  • Recipes: about 400
  • Pages: 120
  • Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Price: $6
  • Used copies on eBay: none found
  • Used copies on Amazon: $38.99
  • ISBN: unknown
  • NO LONGER IN PRINT
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1986 – This is Not a Cook Book by Gloria Pitzer

1986 Oct – This is Not a Cook Book by Gloria Pitzer

1986 – This is Not a Cook Book was written, illustrated and published by Gloria Pitzer (Secret Recipes, St. Clair, MI). NO LONGER IN PRINT – this book has a 120-page, 5.5″ x 8.5″ format and sold for $5 each. There are no recipes in this book; however, it is filled with a unique collection of Gloria’s trademark humor, “Food for Thought”, feel-good stories, inspirational quotes and other things to smile about!

Fun Facts:

  • Sub-Titles: “It’s Gloria Pitzer’s Food for Thought”
  • Printings: 1
  • Years: Oct 1986 – Dec 1987
  • Recipes: none
  • Pages: 120
  • Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Price: $5
  • Used copies on eBay: none found
  • Used copies on Amazon: none found
  • ISBN: unknown
  • NO LONGER IN PRINT
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1986 – Gloria Pitzer’s Mostly 4 Ingredient Recipes

1986 Apr – Gloria Pitzer’s Mostly 4-Ingredient Recipes

1986 – Gloria Pitzer’s Mostly 4 Ingredient Recipes – was written, illustrated and published by Gloria Pitzer (Secret Recipes, St. Clair, MI). NO LONGER IN PRINT – this cookbook has a 120-page, 5.5″ x 8.5″ format, boasting about 470 recipe listings in its index of her radio-listeners’ favorite dishes – ones that Gloria developed and tested to perfection. This cookbook includes all of her favorite shortcuts to success that have been popularly requested by her radio-listeners, during her visits with over 150 radio stations around the world.

After Paul and Gloria became “empty-nesters”, this book came in handy for cooking just for two again! This book would also suit those singles who want to impress their dates with “home cooked” meals, but don’t want to deal with complicated recipes. College students will also like the simple 1-2 serving recipes in this book. You can also customize the recipes to your needs by doubling, tripling or quadrupling ingredients for more servings.

*Special note: There are still a few hundred copies (new/unused) of the 3rd printing of this cookbook; available to purchase for $10 each (includes shipping). For details, contact: TheRecipeDetective@outlook.com

Fun Facts:

  • Sub-Titles: “The Radio Recipe Detective Rides the Range Again!”
  • Printings: 3
  • Years: Apr 1986, Dec 1986 & June 2002
  • Recipes: 470 listed
  • Pages: 120
  • Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Price: 1st printing was $6; in Fall ’90, it was $7; then, $7.50 in Spring ’95. Since 2002, it has sold for $10*
  • Used copies on eBay: none found
  • Used copies on Amazon: none found
  • ISBN: 886138-21-4 (for 3rd printing)
  • NO LONGER IN PRINT – but, a few hundred, “new/unused”, 3rd printing copies are still available for purchase at $10 each (*includes 1st class postage) contact: TheRecipeDetective@outlook.com)
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1985 – Secret Fast Bread Recipes by Gloria Pitzer

1985 Oct – Secret Fast Bread Recipes by Gloria Pitzer

1985 – Secret Fast Bread Recipes was written, illustrated and published by Gloria Pitzer (Secret Recipes, St. Clair, MI). NO LONGER IN PRINT – this cookbook has a 120-page, 5.5″ x 8.5″ format with 347 recipes listed, covering muffins, biscuits, sourdough, Herman, coffeecakes, donuts, rye, whole wheat, pumpernickel, white bread and many more! Many of the recipes in this cookbook need only a few ingredients. One recipe for yeast bread dough can be kneaded right in the bowl!

Fun Facts:

  • Sub-Titles: “For Loafing Cooks”
  • Printings: 2
  • Years: Oct-Nov 1985 & July 1987 (sold out in Jan/Feb 1988)
  • Recipes: 347 listed
  • Pages: 120
  • Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
  • Price: $6
  • Used copies on eBay: none found
  • Used copies on Amazon: $35
  • ISBN: unknown
  • NO LONGER IN PRINT