The American Housewife by Anonymous
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"The American Housewife" by Anonymous is a comprehensive cookbook written in the early 19th century. The book aims to offer practical cooking advice, featuring detailed recipes across a wide range of dishes, making it useful for both novice and experienced cooks. With a focus on American culinary traditions, it encompasses everything from meat preparation to baking, ensuring accessibility for all levels of kitchen proficiency. The opening of this collection sets the stage
for a practical guide to cooking and housewifery. The author introduces her intention of compiling a resource that reflects the best practices in American cooking, emphasizing the need for clear instructions and reliable recipes. She criticizes other culinary works that lack practical knowledge, asserting her commitment to providing well-tested receipts. The initial portion includes discussions on proper meat storage, cooking techniques, and examples of specific meat dishes, such as roast beef and beef steak, showcasing a methodical approach to culinary preparation aimed at household management. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The American Housewife Containing the Most Valuable and Original Receipts in All the Various Branches of Cookery; and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Subject | Carving (Meat, etc.) |
| Subject | Formulas, recipes, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28452 |
| Release Date | Mar 30, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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