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The Philadelphia Housewife; or, Family Receipt Book
Paperback
American CookingSustainable Living
ISBN13: 9781023321396
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 1176
Weight: 3.54
Height: 2.30 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Philadelphia Housewife, or, Family Receipt Book by Mary Hodgson offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century American cooking and household management. This meticulously prepared reprint preserves the timeless wisdom of a bygone era, presenting a treasure trove of recipes and invaluable household tips.
Discover authentic American dishes and traditional food preservation techniques that defined family life. More than just a cookbook, this volume provides insight into the daily routines and resourcefulness of the American housewife. Explore a wide array of cooking methods alongside practical advice for maintaining a sustainable household. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a deeper connection to the past, The Philadelphia Housewife provides a unique and rewarding experience. Relive a time when home-cooked meals and efficient household practices were at the heart of family and community.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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