Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) by Mary Eales
"Mrs. Mary Eales's Receipts" by Mary Eales is a collection of culinary recipes written in the early 18th century. This work serves as a guide to confectionery and preserves, illustrating the food preparation techniques of the time. The book is notable for its range of recipes, from drying fruits to making jams and jellies, which are essential for preserving the bounty of seasonal harvests. At the start of the book, the reader
is introduced to various recipes primarily focused on the preparation and preservation of fruits such as angelica, apricots, and cherries. The guidance provided includes detailed instructions on how to dry, preserve, and make sweets from these fruits, emphasizing techniques that ensure taste and longevity. Each recipe illustrates a meticulous approach typical of the period, with measurements and methods reflecting the culinary practices of the author's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eales, Mary |
|---|---|
| Title | Mrs. Mary Eales's receipts. (1733) |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mrs_Mary_Eales%27s_Receipts |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Confectionery -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Pastry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20735 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 5, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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