A comprehensive culinary encyclopeadia, fully explaining any terms and words associated with the subject. This is a fascinating read for anyone studying cookery, with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic w…
This American war-time volume is a collection of recipes, tips, and tricks for maintaining a nutritional, balanced diet during the rationing of the Second World War. The Victory Cook Book features a wealth of simple recipes intended to save ration points, perfect for food shopping on a budget. Immerse yourself in what was reality for so many American families during the 1940s, and discover new…
This early works on Tea Blending as a fine Art is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject, with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using t…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Originally published in 1913, this book contains a lovely collection of classic recipes, just like mother or grandma used to make. Including such delicious dishes as 'Huckleberry Cake', Potted Beef', 'Boston Baked Beans' and 'Pumpkin Pie', this book is a wonderful addition to anyone's recipe collection, allowing you to create dishes that will take you straight back to the past. Many of the earl…
This vintage book contains a famous cookbook written by Fannie Farmer in the nineteenth-century. It is an extensive and comprehensive general reference cookbook which is still being reprinted and updated to this day. It is famous for a more rigorous approach to writing recipes than had been common up to that point, and is still a useful cooking resource for modern readers. Easy-to-digest and fu…
The question of the influence of tea, as well as that of alcohol and tobacco, has occupied the attention of the author for some time. Apart from its physiological aspect, the subject of tea-drinking is extremely interesting; and in the following pages an attempt has been made to describe its introduction into England, to review the evidence of its friends and foes, and to discuss its influence …
This volume contains a collection of classic articles on keeping goats for productive purposes, with information on milk, butter, cheese, meat, and skins. These articles have been selected for the modern reader, and will be of considerable utility to those with an interest in raising and breeding goats for profit. Contents include: "Goat Farming", "Family Goat-Keeping", "Goat Keeping", "Improve…
This vintage text contains a comprehensive guide to preserving fish and meat, with information on tinning, canning, salting, and smoking, along with a selection of interesting recipes and articles. Written in clear, plain language and profusely illustrated, this book will be of considerable utility to the modern reader, as well as a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapt…
This vintage book contains a collection of old-time recipes for making sweets, candies, and fudges at home. From bon-bons to candied flowers, this volume has a range of recipes that will help you get creative with your confectionery making at home. "Home-Made Sweets, Candies and Fudge - How to Make Them" would make for a fantastic addition to culinary collections and is not to be missed by swee…