Keukenboek by Henriette Davidis
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"Keukenboek" by Henriette Davidis is a meticulous cookbook written in the late 19th century. This culinary guide aims to provide practical recipes and advice for Dutch housewives, addressing overall kitchen management while emphasizing the importance of proper cooking techniques. The text likely covers a wide range of recipes, from simple meals to elaborate dishes. The opening of "Keukenboek" presents a preface that outlines the book's purpose and its reception among Dutch women,
praising its utility and popularity. The author reflects on the necessity of cooking in the household and encourages women to be knowledgeable about kitchen management, even if they don't cook regularly themselves. There is also an emphasis on the importance of cleanliness, frugality, and efficiency in meal preparation, setting a tone that combines practical advice with encouragement. Additionally, the opening provides insights into measuring and recipe quantities, suggesting that the book contains detailed guidance on maintaining a well-functioning kitchen. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davidis, Henriette, -1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Keukenboek |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, German |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37790 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Last Update | Oct 30, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 309 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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