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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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The Queen-Like Closet

The Queen-Like Closet

Woolley, Hannah

Paperback

Food Writing

Publisher Price: $16.99

ISBN10: 937830155X
ISBN13: 9789378301551
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Apr 1 2026
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.34 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The queen-like closet or rich cabinet is a household manual that stands as a landmark in early English cookery, bringing together nearly six hundred recipes that combine culinary practice with practical medicine for domestic management. The collection ranges from preserving fruits and preparing sweetmeats to creating elaborate meat dishes, pastries, and rich puddings, reflecting both traditional tastes and the introduction of new ingredients such as pumpkins and molasses. It is notable for including some of the earliest recorded recipes for trifle, gooseberry fool, hot chocolate, and Sussex Pond pudding, contributing to the development of English dessert and drink traditions. Written for women managing households, the book provides clear and structured instructions designed to support both cooking and supervision of domestic tasks. By blending medicinal preparations with every day and festive recipes, it highlights the dual role of the household as a place of nourishment and care, emphasizing organization, resourcefulness, and the cultural richness of early English culinary traditions.

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