Retro Diner

Jump back through time to an era when sitting at the counter in your neighborhood diner was sure to bring hearty made-from-scratch food, friendly service, and an atmosphere all its own. Those sleek stainless steel eateries can still be found with lines of faithful and appreciative customers waiting to scoot into a red leather booth and sink their appetites into true American comfort food. Here at Retro Diner, you'll find over 200 colorful classic images served right alongside classic diner recipes such as Blue Moon Diner's Patty Melt and Mile-High Meringue Pie. The first luscious mouthful will take you away to where Elvis is on the nickel jukebox and friends walk in the door. Features a fun, colorful journey through diner history. Over 115 of the best comfort food recipes from the American roadside including Dixie Diner's Blueberry Pancakes, Steeltown Meatloaf, and Jake's Peach Cobbler. Linda Everett is the author of several books in addition to being an award-winning watercolor artist. She has done freelance writing and research for several prominent media companies, including A&E's Biography and MSNBC.com. Hailing from a family of cooks, she currently makes her home in Ocean Park, Washington, amid a large collection of cookbooks and recipes.