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There are 48 books in this category
Many of our books represent specific information (markets, military, baking,
ethnic, regional, Fairs, economy, professional, quantity cooking, children,
diet and nutrition, hotels, restaurants, servants, home economics, entertaining,
cooking equipment, etc.) However, others are works of broad coverage and
general information. Among these are the works by Hale, Leslie, Beecher,
Harland, Henderson, Gillette, Farmer, Lincoln, Corson, Rorer, Ellett, and
Curtis.
Titles Available:
- Rundell, Maria Eliza Ketelby. A New System Of Domestic
Cookery, Formed Upon Principles Of Economy, And Adapted To The Use Of
Private Families. By A Lady., Boston: W. Andrews, 1807.
- Simmons, Amelia. American Cookery: Or, The Art of Dressing
Viands, Fish, Poultry, and Vegetables, and the Best Modes of Making Pastes,
Puffs, Pies,
Tarts, Puddings, Custards, and Preserves, and All Kinds of Cakes, from
the Imperial Plum to Plain Cake..., Hartford: Printed for Simeon Butler,
1798
- Harland, Marion Breakfast, Luncheon And Tea. By Marion Harland
[Pseud.]., New York, Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1875.
- Hill, Janet McKenzie Miss Parloa. Chocolate And Cocoa Recipes,
By Miss Parloa, And Home Made Candy Recipes, By Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill., Dorchester,
Mass., W. Baker & Co. Ltd., c1909.
- Harland, Marion Common Sense In The Household: A Manual Of
Practical Housewifery., New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Co., 1873.
- Leslie, Eliza. Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches.,
Philadelphia: E.L. Carey & Hart, 1840.
- Lea, Elizabeth E. Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and
Hints to Young Housekeepers., Baltimore: Cushings and Bailey, 1869.
- Chase, A.W. Dr. Chase's Recipes; Or, Information for Everybody:
An Invaluable Collection of About Eight Hundred Practical Recipes…, Ann Arbor,
Michigan: Chase, 1864.
- Shuman, Carrie V. Favorite Dishes., Chicago: R.R. Donnelley & Sons
Co., Printers, 1893.
- Farmer, Fannie Merritt. Food and Cookery for the Sick and
Convalescent., Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1904.
- Author unknown. Fullständigaste Svensk-Amerikansk Kokbok = Swedish-English
Cookbook., Chicago: Engberg-Holmberg, 1897.
- Blot, Pierre. Hand-book Of Practical Cookery, For Ladies
And Professional Cooks. Containing The Whole Science And Art Of Preparing
Human Food., New York: D. Appleton And Company, c1867.
- Davidis, Henriette Henriette Davidis' Practical Cook Book,
Comp. For The United States From The Thirty-fifth German Ed. ..., Milwaukee, Wis.,
H.H. Zahn & Co., 1897.
- Tyree, Marion Fontaine Cabell Housekeeping In Old Virginia/Containing
Contributions From Two Hundred And Fifty Ladies In Virginia And Her
Sister States..., Richmond, Va.: J.W. Randolph & English, 1878, c1877.
- Croly, Jane Cunningham. Jennie June's American Cookery Book:
Containing Upwards Of Twelve Hundred Choice And Carefully Tested Receipts;
Embracing
All The Popular Dishes, And The Best Results Of Modern Science...Also,
A Chapter For Invalids, For Infants, One On Jewish Cookery..., New York:
American News Co., 1870, c1866.
- United States Subsistence Dept. Manual for Army Cooks, Washington: G.P.O.,
1896.
- Thomas, Edith M. Mary At The Farm And Book Of Recipes Compiled
During Her Visit Among The "Pennsylvania Germans," By Edith M. Thomas.
With Illustrations..., Norristown, PA., Printed by John Hartenstine, 1915.
- Beecher, Catharine Esther. Miss Beecher's Domestic Receipt
Book: Designed As A Supplement To Her Treatise On Domestic Economy., New York: Harper,
1850, c1846.
- Corson, Juliet Corson, Juliet Miss Corson's Practical American
Cookery And Household Management., New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1886
- Miss Parloa. Miss Parloa's New Cook Book: A Guide to Marketing
and Cooking., New York: C.T. Dillingham, 1882.
- Rorer, Sarah Tyson. Mrs. Rorer's New Cook Book; a Manual
of Housekeeping., Philadelphia, Arnold and Company [c1902]
- Henderson, Mary F. Practical Cooking and Dinner Giving. A
Treatise Containing Practical Instructions in Cooking; in the Combination
and Serving of
Dishes; and in the Fashionable Modes of Entertaining at Breakfast, Lunch,
and
Dinner., New York: Harper & Brothers, 1876.
- Abel, Mary W. Hinman. Practical Sanitary and Economic Cooking
Adapted to Persons of Moderate and Small Means., New York: American Public Health
Association, 1890.
- First Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio. Presbyterian Cook
Book, Compiled By The Ladies Of The First Presbyterian Church, Dayton,
Ohio., Dayton,
Ohio: Oliver Crook, c1873.
- Kellogg, E. E. Science In The Kitchen: A Scientific Treatise
on Food Substances and Their Dietetic Properties, Together with a Practical
Explanation
of the Principles of Healthful Cookery, and a Large Number of Original,
Palatable, and Wholesome Recipes., Chicago, Ill.: Modern Medicine Pub.
Co., 1893, c1892.
- Leslie, Eliza. Seventy-Five Receipts for Pastry, Cakes, and
Sweetmeats., Boston: Munroe and Francis, 1832.
- Beecher, Catharine Esther. The American Woman's Home: Or,
Principles of Domestic Science; Being a Guide to the Formation and Maintenance
of Economical, Healthful, Beautiful, and Christian Homes., New York: J.B.
Ford and Company; Boston: H.A. Brown & Co., 1869.
- Parkinson, Eleanor. The Complete Confectioner, Pastry-Cook
And Baker., Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1864.
- Sanderson, J.M. The Complete Cook. Plain and Practical Directions
For Cooking and Housekeeping, With Upwards of Seven Hundred Receipts:
Consisting
of Directions for the Choice of Meat and Poultry…and With General
Directions for Making Wines., Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1864.
- Author unknown. The Cook Not Mad, Or, Rational Cookery: Being
a Collection of Original and Selected Receipts... Prevalent with the
American Publick
in Town and Country... To Which are Added Directions for Preparing Comforts
for the Sick Room..., Watertown (N.Y.): Knowlton & Rice, 1831, c1830
- Lee, N.K.M. The Cook's Own Book; Being A Complete Culinary
Encyclopedia... With Numerous Original Receipts And A Complete System
Of Confectionery.
By A Boston Housekeeper., Boston, Munroe and Francis; New York, Charles
E. Francis, and David Felt [etc.] 1832.
- Ranhofer, Charles. The Epicurean. A Complete
Treatise of Analytical and Practical Studies on the Culinary Art, Including
Table
and Wine Service,
How to Prepare and Cook Dishes? etc., and a Selection of Interesting Bills
of Fare of Delmonico's from 1862 to 1894., New York: C. Ranhofer,
1894.
- Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell. The Good Housekeeper: Or, The
Way To Live Well And To Be Well While We Live: Containing Directions
For Choosing
And Preparing Food, In Regard To Health, Economy And Taste., Boston: Weeks,
Jordan, 1839.
- Curtis, Isabel Gordon. The Good Housekeeping Woman's Home
Cook Book., Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1909
- Ward, Artemas. The Grocer's Encyclopedia., New York, 1911.
- Hirtzler, Victor. The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book., Chicago Ill., The
Hotel Monthly Press [c1919]
- Roberts, Robert The House Servant's Directory, Or A Monitor
For Private Families: Comprising Hints On The Arrangement And Performance
Of Servants'
Work… And Upwards Of 100 Various And Useful Receipts, Chiefly Compiled
For The Use Of House Servants…, Boston, Munroe and Francis; New
York,: C.S. Francis, 1827
- Bullock, Thomas. The Ideal Bartender., St. Louis, Buxton & Skinner
Printing and Stationary Co., c1917.
- Greenbaum, Florence Kreisler. The International Jewish Cookbook:
1600 Recipes According To The Jewish Dietary Laws With The Rules For
Kashering:
The Favorite Recipes Of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland,
Roumania, Ect., Ect., New York: Bloch Pub. Co., 1919.
- Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell. The Ladies' New Book Of Cookery:
A Practical System For Private Families On Town And Country; With Directions
For
Carving, And Arranging The Table For Parties, Ect. Also, Preparations
Of Food For
Invalids And For Children. By Sarah Josepha Hale..., New York, H. Long & Brother,
1852.
- Leslie, Eliza. The Lady's Receipt-Book: A Useful Companion
For Large Or Small Families., Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1847, c1846.
- Fryer, Jane Eayre The Mary Frances Cook Book: Or, Adventures
Among the Kitchen People., Philadelphia: The John C. Winston Co., 1912
- Kander, Simon, Mrs. The Settlement Cook Book: Containing
Many Recipes Used In Settlement Cooking Classes, The Milwaukee Public
School Cooking
Centers And Gathered From Various Other Reliable Sources / Compiled
By Mrs. Simon Kander., Milwaukee: [s.n.], 1901.
- Randolph, Mary. The Virginia Housewife, Or, Methodical Cook, Baltimore:
Plaskitt, Fite, 1838
- Fisher, Abby What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking,
soups, pickles, preserves, ect. …, San Francisco, Women's Co-Operative
Printing Office, 1881.
- Gillette, F.L. White House Cook Book: A Selection Of Choice
Recipes Original And Selected, During A Period Of Forty Years' Practical
Housekeeping., Chicago: R.S. Peale & Co., 1887.
- Keen, Adelaide With A Saucepan Over The Sea; Quaint And Delicious
Recipes From The Kitchens Of Foreign Countries, Selected And Comp. By
Adelaide
Keen., Boston, Little, Brown, and Company, 1902.