Vintage lot of 2 complete Bon Appétit magazines from 1995 – America's premier food and entertaining publication! These are authentic original issues with their period advertising still intact (not clipped or removed), perfect for collectors of 1990s food culture, retro recipes, cooking inspiration, or ephemera.
Included:
February 1995 – "Home by the Fire" theme
Cover features a delicious pasta dish. Inside: Terrific comfort food, luscious Valentine desserts, casual party ideas, cozy home entertaining by the fireplace. Plus travel features on Vermont, Budapest, Milwaukee, New York, Santa Fe, and the Mendocino Coast. Includes original rear ad for Colombian Coffee ("Single male bean... Grab Life by the Beans" – fun 90s single-bean campaign on pastel background).
April 1995 – "Spring" theme
Cover showcases a zesty lemon cheesecake with whipped cream and mint. Inside: Elegant, easy, and delicious spring menus for entertaining, stylish lemon desserts, the best Pinot Noirs. Features phyllo-based lemon cream and raspberry napoleons, lemon ginger cake with cream cheese frosting, and more seasonal recipes. Includes original rear ad for Ronrico Rums of Puerto Rico ("Only the Finest Rums Come from Puerto Rico" – showcasing Silver, Gold, and spiced labels with aging emphasis).
These 30-year-old magazines are in very good vintage condition:
Clean, complete pages with no missing issues, major tears, writing, highlighting, or odors.
Light expected wear from age/handling (minor spine creases, edge rubbing, possible faint corner bends – see all photos for exact details).
Bindings intact; pages bright and readable – great reading copies or for recipe clipping/framing ads.
Ideal for foodies, 90s nostalgia fans, collectors of Bon Appétit back issues, vintage print ads, or anyone who loves mid-90s gourmet entertaining vibes. The ads add authentic period flavor – the Colombian Coffee one has that quirky "seeking intimacy in steamy relationship" copy that's pure 90s!
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