The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook

Praise

“Border[ing] on culinary anthropology . . . the cookbook offers an exhaustive history of New York dining in the 1960s, right down to the actual recipes used in Draper haunts like Sardi’s and The Grand Central Oyster Bar.”
—Associated Press

“Part cookbook, part annotated episode guide, this entertaining read has everything the die-hard Mad Men fan needs to host a fantastic cocktail party.”
—Library Journal

“As fun as the book is, Gelman and Zheutlin offer solid, well-researched recipes that can be confidently served to guests.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A culinary love letter to the award-winning drama.”
—The Boston Herald

“Mad Men isn’t all about booze-swilling: There are also meals—plenty of meals. This stylish cookbook offers recipes for food that appears on the show, whether it’s Betty’s Turkey Tetrazzini or Sal’s Spaghetti and Meatballs.”
—AM New York

“Surprisingly informative . . . It becomes clear that all the meals and snacks prepared, consumed, offered, and rejected on the series tell a story. . . Use the book as a primer for seasons 1 through 4 while you wait impatiently, bowl of homemade Chex Mix close at hand, for season 5 to air at long last.”
—Bookforum

“[I]t is obvious that I would greet the [Unofficial] Mad Men Cookbook with extravagant enthusiasm. And I couldn’t resist [the] recipe for cream cheese and nut balls—the perfect appetiser for your suitably retro cocktail hour.”
—Nigella Lawson

“Beautifully put together . . . it has a retro feel with a touch of timelessness . . . a must-have for any Mad Men fan.”
—Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

“A treat! It’s like going back to our parents’ time and childhood with a very different eye in terms of where we are in the culinary world today. A fascinating culinary time warp.”
—Evan Kleiman, Good Food, KCRW (NPR) Los Angeles

“offbeat salute to the AMC series”
—The Baltimore Sun

“Why give a ho-hum, everyday cookbook when you could give one that’s Don Draper-approved instead? This book serves up more than 70 recipes from the show . . . as well as oodles of historical detail . . . The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook is sure to appeal to foodies, history buffs, and Mad Men fans alike!”
—BettyConfidential.com

“Season 5 of Mad Men won’t premiere until March, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jump-start on the festivities by throwing your very own soirée . . . But stiff drinks aside, how do you ensure your retro menu is period-appropriate? For that, turn to The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook: Inside the Kitchens, Bars, and Restaurants of Mad Men.”
—New York Post

“While we desperately wait for the new season to arrive and console ourselves by watching AMC reruns and past episodes on Netflix, the book provides a new way of reliving the glory of the past, while building anticipation for the future.”
—TheDailyMeal.com

“The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook is so pure: ’60s classics like mushroom canapes on melba toast, turkey tetrazzini, chicken kiev. We love it!”
—The Art of Eating Magazine

“Mad Men‘s seemingly authentic representation of 1960s America stems from its attention to historical detail—in terms of wardrobe, set dressing and cultural references—without ever crossing into kitsch. The food on the show is no exception . . . Happily, every canape, chile relleno and deviled egg has been collected into the The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook—a collection of recipes and historical context for nearly every bite or sip consumed on the show.”
—LA Weekly

“A more classic selection of original New York recipes has perhaps never been assembled . . . an entertaining collection, well-researched and ready for your weekend soirees and viewing parties.”
—The Bowery Boys

“The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook is a flashback to the days of My Three Sons, Leave it to Beaver, and the Donna Reed Show all wrapped up in a neat bundle with a fun romp through the food of that era. If you wish you had grown up in the 1960s, relish the idea of having a cocktail hour every night or wish it was still appropriate to wear a silk chiffon dress and pearls to go to the grocery store, you will love this book.”
—The Heritage Cook

“If you can’t wait for Mad Men and Jon Hamm’s face to get back on the air . . . whet your appetite with The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook . . . It takes home cooks back to the culinary world of 1960s America.”
—The Miami Herald

“For the budding chef or burgeoning mixologist the recipes in The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook are a chance to really test your throwback brawn in the kitchen with style, flair, and a touch of mid-century glamor. While for the seasoned foodie it is a walk through the history of the American table. And it is the definitive guide to all the best cocktails and snacks for your Mad Men premiere party—the party for which I am anxiously awaiting my email invitation.”
—Girl’s Guide to the Galaxy

“[The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook] is like a nifty culinary time capsule . . . it’s the next best thing to being there.”
—AlDenteBlog.com

“Authors Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin have paid as much attention to period detail as the show’s creators by tracking down versions of recipes that would have been served during the Mad Men era.”
—San Antonio Express-News

“In a volume that’s equal parts cookbook and historical snapshot of 1960s New York, Mad Men fanatics Judy Gelman and Peter Zheutlin help readers savor nearly every sip and morsel swallowed by Don Draper and crew during the show’s first four seasons.”
—Boston Globe Magazine

“The . . . authors and their team got it right. Thanks to loads of research, testing and attention to detail, The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook . . . will pull you straight into the scenes of the AMC Emmy Award-winning show’s dining and drinking delights!”
—SheKnows.com

“Get the matches, light the stove, chill your glasses. Your menu’s right here.”
—Jezebel.com

“The . . . authors have immersed themselves in Matthew Weiner’s 1960s, keenly examining the series in search of the recipes shared in their book. And the recipes are spot on, from cocktails to canapés, every one introduced with a synopsis of the episode it was plucked from.”
—SeriousEats.com

“Like a meal in a fine restaurant, The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook is elegant in its presentation…extra attention to detail is what elevates this book over other cookbooks . . . Even if you never cook a thing, it’s still a good read.”
—UltraSwank.net

“[A]s much a history lesson as a recipe collection.”
—The Tampa Tribune

“[C]hock-full of recipes and back stories of the show’s drinks, deserts and entrees.”
—Advertising Age