cookery, american

Contains over three hundred recipes gleaned from commercial and community cookbooks of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, providing insights into the daily lives, and cooking and eating habits of Americans from 1840 to 1945.

Presents favorite recipes of all American First Ladies, with historical and biographical information, anecdotes, and guest lists.

Provides more than 100 simple, low-fat recipes with a Southwestern flair, which range the spectrum from hot and spicy to mild and gentle.

Presents over 1,200 recipes, with tips and techniques from the publisher's test kitchens, and includes preparation times, nutrition facts, and menus.

The eating customs and cooking methods of America during the second half of the nineteenth century.

Discusses the eating habits, customs, and manners of the Pilgrims in the colony of New Plymouth.