Secrets of the Great Old-Timey Cooks: Historic Recipes, Lore & Wisdom - Softcover

Barbara Swell

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9781883206376: Secrets of the Great Old-Timey Cooks: Historic Recipes, Lore & Wisdom

Synopsis

Reminisce about a simpler time as four 20th century mountain pioneer women share their cooking secrets. These great old-timey cooks stir in their own wisdom and tales of growing up on rural farms, where they prepared delicious meals by lantern light on wood cookstoves. Included are heirloom recipes, proverbs, folk remedies, 80 vintage photos, 19th century autograph rhymes and lots of stories.

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About the Author

Barbara Swell learned the art of old-time cooking from her Grandmother while growing up in West Virginia. She's written three historic cookbooks, and also teaches old-timey cooking retreats. Barbara lives in Asheville N.C. with her husband Wayne and their three teenagers.

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