This book delves into the rich culinary traditions and practical homemaking skills of the late 19th Century, specifically from the Orange County area of New York. It provides a comprehensive guide to meal preparation, serving, and etiquette for the time period. Featuring over 350 tested recipes contributed by local women, the book offers insights into the challenges and rewards of running a household from that era. The author draws on the expertise of the local Thrall Hospital managers to ensure the recipes are wholesome, practical, and representative of the period. In addition to recipes, the book provides etiquette advice for dining and entertaining, ensuring that readers can confidently host gatherings and observe the social customs of the time. It also explores the historical context of cooking and homemaking and the significance of these skills within the broader social and cultural landscape. Through its recipes, anecdotes, and historical insights, the book preserves a chapter of American culinary history while offering inspiration for modern-day homemakers and history enthusiasts alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich culinary traditions and practical homemaking skills of the late 19th Century, specifically from the Orange County area of New York. It provides a comprehensive guide to meal preparation, serving, and etiquette for the time period. Featuring over 350 tested recipes contributed by local women, the book offers insights into the challenges and rewards of running a household from that era. The author draws on the expertise of the local Thrall Hospital managers to ensure the recipes are wholesome, practical, and representative of the period. In addition to recipes, the book provides etiquette advice for dining and entertaining, ensuring that readers can confidently host gatherings and observe the social customs of the time. It also explores the historical context of cooking and homemaking and the significance of these skills within the broader social and cultural landscape. Through its recipes, anecdotes, and historical insights, the book preserves a chapter of American culinary history while offering inspiration for modern-day homemakers and history enthusiasts alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330067741_0
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