These recipe booklets are great for home cooks. To use them, simply flip through the pages to find recipes that interest you. When you're cooking, you can place the booklet on a stable surface near your cooking area. Be careful not to get any spills or splatters on the pages. For maintenance, keep the booklets in a dry and clean place. If there are any small marks, you can gently wipe them with a soft, dry cloth. Don't bend the pages too much to keep the bindings in good shape. Enjoy cooking with these vintage recipe booklets!