The National Cook Book, 9th ed. by Hannah Mary Peterson
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"The National Cook Book" by Hannah Mary Peterson is a comprehensive cookbook written in the mid-19th century. This collection is aimed at housekeepers, providing practical recipes applicable for various meals, including soups, meats, fish, and desserts, with a particular focus on American cuisine. The opening of the cookbook begins with a preface where the author expresses her intentions to present her recipes as simple and concise, aiming to eliminate unnecessary complexities often
found in cooking texts. Peterson emphasizes a practical approach, ensuring readers can easily understand the processes without excessive reading. The initial sections detail soup recipes, such as beef and chicken soups, providing clear instructions on preparation and ingredients. Each recipe is structured meticulously, aiming to assist cooks of different skill levels in preparing classic and hearty dishes, indicative of the domestic culinary practices of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peterson, Hannah Mary (Bouvier) |
|---|---|
| Title | The National Cook Book, 9th ed. |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Chad Vance 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: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45572 |
| Release Date | May 3, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 452 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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