Cooking - History

Imparting all the warmth and fragrance of an old-fashioned, turn-of-the-century kitchen, The Settlement Cook Book was originally devised as a cooking and homemaking primer for newly arrived immigrants. Filled with hundreds of recipes for good eating, this back-to-basics book is also good reading. A...

The book ""A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century"" was written by Warren R. Dawson and was published in 1934. The book is a compilation of medical recipes from the fifteenth century, which were used by physicians and healers during...

This updated edition features recipes from the world's greatest mixologists, including 107 classic gin and vodka Martinis, more than 110 Modern Martinis, and a directory of the world's best Martini loungesShaken Not Stirred(R) celebrates the Martini--the quintessential cocktail, the crowning jewel of civilized decadence....

This is a delicious read for any cookery enthusiast or historian. Recipes are extensively illustrated with text and full page photographs. Contents Include: Off to a Good Start, Menus, Meats, Soups and Accessories, Salads, Fish, Canap s and Appetizers, Poultry, Vegetables, Eggs and Cheese,...

"I wrote this book to extol the pleasures of my own habit of afternoon tea in the hope of drawing others into it." "Wars have been waged, royal marriages arranged, companies formed, and world problems solved over a perfect cup of tea. It's neither...

The Virginia Cookery Book, written by Mary Stuart Smith and originally published in 1912, is a comprehensive guide to traditional Southern cuisine. The book covers a wide range of dishes, from classic Virginia ham and biscuits to more elaborate desserts and preserves. The recipes...

The Appledore Cookbook is a culinary guidebook written by Maria Parloa and published in 1880. The book contains a wide range of practical recipes for both plain and rich cooking, including soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and preserves. The author provides detailed instructions for each...

A special limited edition to celebrate the 275th Anniversary of the Amer. Philosophical Soc. (APS), which was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The accidental discovery in the Franklin Papers of a set of cooking recipes and the many allusions to food scattered through Ben Franklin's...

During the Depression, the Federal Writers' Project (FWP) dispatched scribes to sample the fare at group eating events like church dinners, political barbecues, and clambakes. Its America Eats project sought nothing less than to sample, and report upon, the tremendous range of foods eaten...

My Summer In The Kitchen is a memoir written by Hetty Athon Morrison in 1878, recounting her experiences working in the kitchen of a wealthy family during the summer of 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the daily routines, challenges, and joys...

Winner, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards - Food - Food Heritage - USA Nominee, Book Award in Food Issues and Advocacy, James Beard Foundation The Italian political right is outraged by halal tortellini and a pork-free lasagna served at the Vatican. In India, Hindu fundamentalists...

Winner, Gourmand World Cookbook Awards - Food - Food Heritage - USA Nominee, Book Award in Food Issues and Advocacy, James Beard Foundation The Italian political right is outraged by halal tortellini and a pork-free lasagna served at the Vatican. In India, Hindu fundamentalists...

A rare and beautiful gem of a cookbook, Purple Citrus and Sweet Perfume celebrates the succulent cuisine of the Eastern Mediterranean, a land rich in multi-cultural Ottoman tradition. Popular British chef Silvena Rowe gives us a beautifully designed, lavishly photographed compendium of inspiring and...

One of The New Yorker's Best Cookbooks of 2020! A meticulously researched, beautifully written, and richly photographed cookbook celebrating the recipes, ingenuity, history, and heritage of British baking. "Regula Ysewijn blends history and recipes in the most delectable way, with traditional cakes, buns, ppies,...

Michael Pollan, the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Food Rules, How to Change Your Mind, and This is Your Mind on Plants explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen in Cooked. "Having described what's wrong with American food in his best-selling...

Celebrated Portland chef Bonnie Frumkin Morales brings her acclaimed Portland restaurant Kachka into your home kitchen with a debut cookbook enlivening Russian cuisine with an emphasis on vibrant, locally sourced ingredients. "With Kachka, Bonnie Morales has done something amazing: thoroughly update and modernize Russian...

The only reporter present at the mythic Paris Tasting of 1976 for the first time introduces the eccentric American winemakers and records the tremendous aftershocks of this historic event that changed forever the world of wine. The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be...

The authors of the international bestseller Wine and War chronicle the untold dramatic history of Champagne from the 13th century through the crucibles of two world wars to the 21st centuryThroughout history, waves of invaders including Franks, Visigoths, Burgundians, Merovingians, Barbarians, Alamanshave swept across...

"I grew up in Via dei Cappellari, a dingy, narrow street of Camp di Fiori in Rome. Every morning, I woke up to the sound of the market carts rattling on the cobblestones, as they made their way to the market, laden with tightly...

The most favored Dutch cookbook of the seventeenth century, The Sensible Cook (De Verstandige Kock) had a major impact on the foodways of the Dutch in the Netherlands and in their New World territories. As a part of the larger work, The Pleasurable Country...

"A hilarious and insightful journey into the world of restaurant meals."--Mario Batali "Nobody goes to restaurants for nutritional reasons. They go for the experience. And what price a really top experience?" What price indeed? Fearlessly, and with great wit and verve, award-winning restaurant critic...

A food writer travels the Silk Road, immersing herself in a moveable feast of foods and cultures and discovering some surprising truths about commitment, independence, and love. As a newlywed traveling in Italy, Jen Lin-Liu was struck by culinary echoes of the delicacies she...

The Potato tells the story of how a humble vegetable, once regarded as trash food, had as revolutionary an impact on Western history as the railroad or the automobile. Using Ireland, England, France, and the United States as examples, Larry Zuckerman shows how daily...

This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations.Author: UnknownISBN-10: 9352971809ISBN-13:...

Mrs Beeton's classic book of needlework. This is the complete fully illustrated edition.Author: Isabella Mary BeetonISBN-10: 1849026785ISBN-13: 9781849026789Publisher: Benediction ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2010Pages: 610Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.50d

The ""Handbook Of Practical Cookery, For Ladies And Professional Cooks: Containing The Whole Science And Art Of Preparing Human Food"" is a comprehensive guide to cooking written by Pierre Blot in 1868. The book provides a thorough exploration of the science and art of...

Mrs. Charles H. Gibson's Maryland and Virginia Cookbook, published in 1894, is a comprehensive guide to housekeeping in the late 19th century. The book contains numerous recipes for dishes specific to the Maryland and Virginia region, as well as general recipes for soups, meats,...

""A Leechbook or Collection of Medical Recipes of the Fifteenth Century"" is a book edited and translated by Warren R. Dawson, originally published in 1934. It is a compilation of medical recipes and remedies from the 15th century, providing insight into the medical practices...

African American cooks were not strangers in the kitchens of the Old South, but white southerners often failed to acknowledge their contributions. One of the first exceptions was Kentucky socialite Minnie C. Fox, who recognized the significant influence and importance of the African American...

- An appealing collection of his essays from Decanter and World of Fine Wine, which will appeal to the wine lover and literary reader alike- Andrew poses and discusses a series of philosophical questions about our relationship with this extraordinary, living wine, made by...

This manual is an essential guide to the organization and practices of stewardship in the early 20th century. It includes a wealth of information on the history of the Stewards Association of New York City, its members, and the famous recipes and instructions of...

The Book of Tea （A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture, and the Simple Life (1906) by Okakura Kakuzō (1906) is a long essay linking the role of chadō (teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life and protesting Western caricatures of "the...

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience. Carefully selecting the best articles from our collection we have compiled a series of historical and informative...

Accepting the challenge of rethinking connections of food, space and identity within everyday spaces of "public" eating in Malaysia and Singapore, the authors enter street stalls, hawker centers, markets, cafes, restaurants, "food streets," and "ethnic" neighborhoods to offer a broader picture of the meaning...

Sixty-five sweet and savory maple recipes, plus tons of tips, trivia, and photos!The Crown Maple Guide to Maple Syrup is the ultimate guide to maple syrup, with sixty-five recipes, instructions on tapping and evaporating, and an overview of the fascinating history of maple syrup...

Cooking holds a place of honor in most family traditions. The tastes and aromas of home-cooked meals connect us with family members of the past and present. Though culinary gadgets and techniques have changed significantly over the years, wholesome family recipes have stayed the...

The once-obscure cuisine of Vietnam is, today, a favorite for many people from East to West. Adapted and modified over thousands of years, it is probably best known as a particularly delicious result of combining traditional southeast Asian cookery with visible outside influences--notably, the...

The remarkable stories of the early 20th-century food startups that captured America's hearts and stomachs, from Bob's Big Boy to McDonald's, Winchell's Donuts to In-N-Out, Peet's Coffee to Taco Bell.Author: George GearyISBN-10: 1684424208ISBN-13: 9781684424207Publisher: Prospect Park BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/14/2024Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.61lbsSize: 10.50h x...

Author: Deirdre A. Scaggs, Evalina Kremer SettleISBN-10: 0813199344ISBN-13: 9780813199344Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2024Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 8.60h x 5.60w x 0.80d

Almost forgotten at the back of a drawer for generations, Hannah Alexander's Book of Cookery-which was first penned in Dublin in the late seventeenth century-has finally made it into print. This recipe book is more than just a delightful foray into the dining habits...

In the nineteenth century, restaurants served French food to upper-class Americans with aristocratic pretensions, but by the turn of the century, even the best restaurants cooked ethnic and American foods for middle-class urbanites. In Turning the Tables, Andrew P. Haley examines how the transformation...

This ain't no grand-ma's cookbook or the Ladies Auxiliary either. This is just a regular guys' cookbook written by a regular guy. The recipes contained in this book are basic and easy to prepare, yet delicious nonetheless. They are dishes that are served as...

In this comprehensive and historically rich study, author Vincent DiMarco shares three original, never-before published cookery manuscripts from eighteenth-century England. Taken from the author's private collection, the manuscripts contain over five hundred recipes in their original form, but DiMarco further enhances the text with...

The ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches. Ah, sandwiches. They're everywhere. But what's the story behind the club, the Cuban, or the hot brown?...

Winner of the 2018 First Book Prize from the Association for the Study of Food and Society For the past four decades, increasing numbers of Americans have started paying greater attention to the food they eat, buying organic vegetables, drinking fine wines, and seeking...

A journey back in time through 50 retro recipes along with engaging essays about quirky food traditions. A blend of cookbook and bite-size history, Extra! Extra! Eat All About It! offers a unique glimpse into the culinary landscape of the late nineteenth and early...

Dive into the magical world of iconic American cooking! The American diner is an institution that has fed generations of hungry patrons for decades. The tasty and satisfying meals have made everyday life a little bit better for people all over the nation.This cookbook...

The history of fun foods is fast, energetic, and full of surprises. Ever-present and multi-faceted, fun foods have made appearances at birthday parties and lunch boxes in numerous guises, from Twinkies to energy bars. No mere high calorie treats--fun foods were instrumental to the...

Food history and science, cooking techniques, and over 250 recipes are the ingredients for Food for Thought. What does bone marrow have to do with prehistoric man's brain development? How did the Battle of Trafalgar influence beet consumption? What are the intricacies of making...

An army marches on its stomach--so the classic saying goes. This book brings together excerpts from contemporary manuals for U.S. Army cooks to show how the U.S. Army fed and provisioned its troops in the early 20th century and lift the lid on what...