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The Virginia Housewife: Or Methodical Cook (1836)

The Virginia Housewife: Or Methodical Cook (1836)

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General Reference20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164251546
ISBN13: 9781164251545
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Virginia Housewife: Or Methodical Cook is a cookbook written by Mary Randolph and published in 1836. The book contains a collection of recipes and cooking tips that reflect the culinary traditions of Virginia during the 19th century. The recipes include a variety of dishes such as soups, stews, meats, vegetables, breads, cakes, and desserts. In addition to recipes, the book also provides guidance on kitchen management, including how to properly store and preserve food, how to set a table, and how to manage household staff. The book emphasizes the importance of using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and provides tips on how to grow and harvest vegetables and fruits.The Virginia Housewife is considered to be one of the most influential cookbooks of its time and has been reprinted numerous times since its initial publication. It is a valuable resource for historians and food enthusiasts who are interested in learning about the culinary traditions of early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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