Mrs. Allen on Cooking Menus Service (Hardcover)

Hardcover. "Mrs. Allen on Cooking Menus Service 2500 Recipes" is a comprehensive culinary guide that serves as a definitive resource for early 20th-century American home management and cooking. Authored by the renowned food expert Ida C. Bailey Allen, this work provides an exhaustive collection of over 2,500 recipes designed to cater to every occasion, from simple family meals to elaborate formal gatherings. Beyond just a recipe collection, it offers structured guidance on menu planning, table service, and the science of nutrition as it was understood in the 1920s.The book is organized into logical sections that assist the reader in mastering various techniques, covering everything from fundamental soups and main courses to delicate pastries and preserves. Its focus on balanced menus and professional service reflects a period where efficiency and elegance in the domestic sphere were highly valued. As a significant culinary work, "Mrs. Allen on Cooking Menus Service 2500 Recipes" captures the evolution of the American kitchen, blending traditional methods with the modern innovations of its era. It remains a valuable treasure for culinary historians, vintage cookbook collectors, and anyone interested in the foundational principles of classic American cuisine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …