The Housekeeper's Instructor, Or Universal Family Cook

The Housekeeper's Instructor, Or Universal Family Cook A Full And Clear Display Of The Art Of Cookery In All Its Branches (1809)

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The Housekeeper's Instructor, Or Universal Family Cook: A Full And Clear Display Of The Art Of Cookery In All Its Branches is a comprehensive cookbook written by W. A. Henderson and published in 1809. The book is designed to provide guidance and instruction to housekeepers and aspiring cooks on how to prepare a wide variety of dishes, from simple everyday meals to more elaborate and extravagant feasts.The book includes detailed instructions and recipes for a range of dishes and cooking techniques, including soups, stews, roasts, pies, cakes, and desserts. It also includes information on how to prepare and cook various meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits, as well as tips on how to properly season and flavor dishes.In addition to its practical cooking advice, The Housekeeper's Instructor also includes sections on table etiquette, kitchen management, and household management, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their culinary skills and knowledge.Overall, The Housekeeper's Instructor is a timeless classic that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century cooking and household management, and remains a valuable resource for modern-day cooks and food enthusiasts alike.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781120763358
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 490
Weight: 649g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 25mm