‘Speciality of The House – A Collection of Favorite Holiday Recipes’ is a cherished creation by the members of the Taylorville Business & Professional Women’s Club. Published by the same club in 1994, this paperback edition spans across 96 pages of carefully collated local recipes. Straight from the kitchens of Taylorville Home Tour hosts and hostesses, the book witnesses a charmed coalescence of community cooking at its best. Participating homeowners from events like the annual Taylorville Christmas Tour of Homes and the 1989 Sesquincentennial Home Tour, generously share their secret holiday recipes.

Amongst its pages, you’ll find an exhaustive selection of comfort food that covers everything from appetizers, dips, casseroles to delectable desserts, breads, pies, and candy. Even adventurous cooks can have a go at making pizzas, stuffing, bars, rice dishes, and various beverages.

A heady mix of vintage charm and culinary wisdom, this book is not only a collectible but an out-of-print treasure of Taylorville’s culinary heritage. If you harbor an appreciation for practical recipes, coupled with a fondness for kitchen memorabilia, this book offers both in abundance. Its nostalgic charm and enduringly reliable recipes make it a worthwhile addition to any cookbook collection. Remarkably ideal for those seeking to embrace the essence of local organization in their cooking, this book carries the intimacy of home kitchens and the spirit of community gatherings.