The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy: The Revolutionary 1805 Classic - Softcover

Glasse, Hannah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486795764 ISBN 13: 9780486795768

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2015

Synopsis

Rediscover culinary history with this timeless cookbook, which has shaped kitchens in England and the United States for over a century. It offers a feast of delightful information for history buffs.

Revised and republished numerous times since its 1747 debut, this cookbook was a bestseller in England and the United States for over 100 years. Author Hannah Glasse dismisses French cookery as fussy and expensive, focusing instead on standards of Anglo-American cuisine. Simple dishes, from soups and gravies to cakes and jellies, feature straightforward directions.
 

• Timeless Recipes: Features classic Anglo-American dishes, perfect for anyone seeking traditional American fare.
• Historical Insight: Owned by figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the book provides a window into 18th-century cooking. Benjamin Franklin even translated some of its recipes into French in hopes of attaining a taste of home while abroad.
• Beginner-Friendly: Simple, no-nonsense instructions designed for cooks of all skill levels.
• Unique Tips: Includes practical advice on meat selection, guidance on carving meat, food preservation, cooking, and food storage on ships, and even making items like soaps and scents for the home.
• Cultural Perspective: Offers a critique of French culinary trends, focusing on efficient, affordable cooking.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for historians, gastronomy enthusiasts, or anyone looking to add historical depth to their culinary repertoire. A great gift for amateur and professional chefs, as well as cookbook collectors.

 
The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy brings a taste of history to your table, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lives and habits of 18th-century America.
 

About this title

About the Author

Hannah Glasse (1708–70) was the author of several cookbooks, The Art of Cookery being the most successful. Forced to sell the copyright in 1754, she wound up in debtors' prison. Glasse's legacy endures, and English celebrity chef Clarissa Dickson Wright hailed her as "the mother of the modern dinner party."

From the Back Cover

Revised and republished many times since its 1747 debut, this cookbook was a bestseller in England and the United States for more than 100 years. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson owned copies, and Benjamin Franklin even translated some of its recipes into French in hopes of attaining a taste of home while abroad.
Author Hannah Glasse dismisses French cookery, the leading cuisine of her day, as inefficient for servants and middle- to lower-class cooks, citing its fussiness, expense, and waste. Instead, Mrs. Glasse focuses on standard Anglo-American fare, from soups and gravies to cakes and jellies, all simple dishes, prepared in a straightforward manner. In addition to practical advice on meat selection, carving, and basic cooking skills, this historically fascinating document offers tips on preparing food for the ill, cooking and food storage on ships, and making soaps and scents for the home. Historians, cooks, and all lovers of gastronomy will appreciate this glimpse into the kitchens of a bygone era.
Dover (2015) republication of the edition published by Cottom & Stewart, Alexandria, Virginia, 1805.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486795764
• ISBN 13: 9780486795768
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320