American Cookery was the first cookbook in America. Reproduced here is the rare second edition printed in 1796. We have added a new introduction by noted food historian Karen Hess.
Exact reproduction of the first American-written cookbook published in the United States. Authentic recipes for colonial favorites -- pumpkin pudding, winter squash pudding, spruce beer, Indian slapjacks, and more.
An early colonial classic, this little but comprehensive book contains some fascinating historical insights into the origins of many traditional American recipes. It is interesting to learn that there are some strong links to England and English culinary traditions.
The complete title reads American Cookery: or the Art of Dressing Viands, Fish, Poultry, and Vegetables, and the Best Modes of Making Pastes, Puffs, Tarts, Puddings, Custards, and Preserves, and off Kinds of Cakes, from the Imperial Plumb to Plain Cake adapted to the Country and All Grades of Life. Amelia Simmons has given the reader such a ...
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