The Accomplisht Cook; Or, The Art & Mystery of Cookery is a seminal 17th-century English cookbook authored by Robert May, first published in 1660. Renowned for its comprehensive and detailed approach, the book stands as one of the earliest and most influential culinary texts in English literature. Drawing on May's extensive experience as a professional chef in aristocratic households, the work …
Beirut - Nur in seltenen Fällen steht Ideengeschichte so im Sturm des turbulenten Zeitgeschehens wie in der Winteraugabe der Zeitschrift für Ideengeschichte. Die Ausgabe spürt den intellektuellen Energien einer modernen Metropole nach, in der Krieg und Kultur, Amüsement und Terror immer dicht beieinander liegen. Das extreme Lebensgefühl einer Stadt wird sichtbar, die mit ihren Ausgrabungss…
La manière d'amolir les os, et de faire cuire toutes sortes de viandes en fort peu de temps et à peu de frais est un ouvrage culinaire français publié en 1772, attribué à M. Parmentier, célèbre agronome et nutritionniste du XVIIIe siècle. Ce livre rare et fascinant explore des méthodes innovantes pour attendrir les os et cuire toutes sortes de viandes rapidement et à moindre coût, …
A self-taught artist in several mediums who became known for stippling, Leonard Chana captured the essence of the Tohono O'odham people. He incorporated subtle details of O'odham life into his art, and his images evoke the smells, sounds, textures, and tastes of the Sonoran desert—all the while depicting the values of his people. He began his career by creating cards and soon was lending his…
Catalogue of Books on Philately in the Public Library of the City of Boston is a comprehensive bibliographic resource meticulously compiled to serve philatelists, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the study and collection of postage stamps and postal history. Published by the Boston Public Library, this catalogue provides an extensive listing of books, periodicals, pamphlets, and other…
In the beginning was basketry. Around the world, the intertwining of fibers by hand to form a container is a most ancient of crafts. It is older than pottery and metalwork, older than loom weaving. Woven from the Center presents breathtaking basketry from some of the greatest weavers in the Southwest. Each sandal and mat fragment, each bowl and jar, every water bottle and whimsy is infused wit…
Foods That Will Win the War and How to Cook Them (1918) is a patriotic and practical cookbook written by C. Houston Goudiss and Alberta M. Goudiss during the height of World War I. This book was created as a response to the urgent need for food conservation and efficient home management in support of the war effort. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the culinary and social history of the e…
An exquisite meditation on the Japanese tea ceremony, The Little Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuz? explores how something as simple as tea can express the deepest values of Japanese culture. What begins as an essay on the tea ceremony unfolds into a graceful philosophy of beauty, simplicity, and compassion. With each page, Kakuz? invites us to slow down, to see the sacred in the everyday, and to g…
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery. Volume 2: Milk, Butter and Cheese; Eggs; Vegetables is a comprehensive and authoritative guide designed to educate home cooks and culinary enthusiasts in the early 20th century. Published by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences, this volume delves deeply into the essential food groups of milk, butter, cheese, eggs, and vegetables, providing b…
Canadian cartoonist Lynn Johnston (b. 1947) is best known for creating the comic strip For Better or For Worse. This widely acclaimed strip debuted in 1979 and ran until 2008 before being reintroduced as reruns. It chronicles the lives of the Patterson family and, more specifically, new mom Elly Patterson, as she tries to manage a household and family. For Better or For Worse is celebrated for …