“Superior to any of those Books of Cookery, which are sold at double of the price.” – the author.The Universal Cook is an interesting piece of culinary history is claimed by the author to be “the perfect and complete system of cookery...containing every thing that is valuable in every Book of the Kind hitherto published.” Recipes includes puddings, pies, custards, and other desserts, in addition to “ragoos,” soups, and broths. The author also includes information on period pickling and conserving techniques, directions for roasting and boiling, and laundry hints. Mr. Townshend was owner of the Greyhound Tavern in Greenwich, England, and “Cook to his Grace the Duke of Manchester.” 6” x 9” paperback. 332 pages. Printed from digital scans of the original cookbook.

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