A 1940 edition of Ruth Wakefield's "Toll House Tried and True Recipes" was discovered at a library sale, containing an autographed note and a penny postcard. Wakefield is described as a culinary predecessor to Alice Waters, known for her influence on American home cooking. The book includes an unusual recipe for grapefruit stuffed with crab, a combination that remains controversial among modern food enthusiasts due to the bitter and savory flavor profile.
