Description
Little is known of Amelia Simmons, the author of the first American cookbook, except that she was probably a domestic worker and lacked any formal education. Some assumed that she was a New Englander based on the location of the first editions; however, later editions published around the Hudson River Valley, and the inclusion of several Dutch words in the book, reinforce the belief that Simmons was probably from the Hudson River Valley region. The book first appeared in 1796 to popular reception, as all other cookbooks being printed and used in the United States prior to this were British. Simmons presents the best methods of picking, preparing, and cooking a variety of ingredients, and her recipes do not shy away from generous use of herbs and wine. This is the first cookbook known to use pearlash, the precursor to modern baking powder, and it contains the first known printed recipe for turkey with cranberries. A classic of early American culinary literature, "American Cookery" gives a wonderful insight into the cuisine of early America. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Author: Amelia Simmons
Publisher: Digireads.com
Published: 06/17/2019
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.10d
ISBN13: 9781420962659
ISBN10: 1420962655
BISAC Categories:
- Cooking | General
- Health & Fitness | Diet & Nutrition | Diets
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