Granges and Grange members have long cherished their reputation for good cooking. Most Grangers are rural or small town residents with access to fresh wholesome ingredients. Many carry on the tradition of preparing food for their family's consumption along with sharing their time, skills and ingredients to prepare many community meals and fund raising dinners.

It's not surprising, then, that cookbooks have been put together by Grangers for decades to share recipes and household hints.  What may be surprising is the continuing popularity of these Grange cookbooks and that demand has encouraged the publication of many different editions. Unfortunately, many of the cookbook editions printed over the years are no longer available for purchase.  Plans are progressing for a brand new Grange cookbook to be published by the PA State Grange sometime late in 2010.  Watch this website for an announcement about this latest Grange cookbook. 

At the moment, Perry Valley Grange has only the following cookbooks available for sale. You may purchase them at any activity at the Grange Hall or by calling Douglas Bonsall at 717-921-1957.  The cost of each book is $13.00;  $3 per book shipping costs will be in addition to this price for any books that must be mailed. 

Please make your check or money order payable to:  Perry Valley Grange #1804

Mail orders to:  Douglas Bonsall, PO Box 765, Dauphin, PA  17018-0765

1950 PA State Grange Cookbook

This was the State Grange's second published cookbook and includes more than 1000 recipes. 
(The first cookbook project took place in the 1920's to raise funds for the construction of a dormitory for women on the campus of the Pennsylvania State University.)  The 250-page 1950 version remains popular and reprints are available.

1984 Red PA Grange Cookbook

Like the Grange cookbooks before it, this book was compiled of recipes submitted by Grangers from all across the Keystone State. It also contains many handy tables of measurements and substitutions, all of which can be invaluable, especially to kitchen novices. This book contains over 1500 recipes in its 480 pages.

1992 Green PA State Grange Cookbook

This Grange cookbook includes dietetic and microwave renditions, along with hundreds of recipes for the old favorites.  Covering many categories and including guides and charts designed to assist even the most experienced cooks, all 432 pages of this book contain information which will please everyone. Only three copies left!

2000 National Grange Cookbook

Grange members and friends from across the national submitted the tasty recipes in this favorite.  "What's Cooking in the Grange” features nearly 400 recipes, including one unique to each state.