Fannie Merritt Farmer

Take a step back in time with The Original Fannie Farmer Cookbook, the official how-to-cook-everything book from the esteemed Boston Cooking School. First published in 1896, this cookbook is notable for being the first of its kind to take a rigorous, almost scientific approach to recipe writing, presenting the reader with careful step-by-step instructions that are taken for granted in modern cookbooks. Worth owning for its historical value alone, The Original Fannie Farmer Cookbook presents a unique window into the culinary world of the late 19th Century; you'll see how some tastes and cooking techniques have changed drastically over the last 150 years...and how some have hardly changed at all In fact, many of the hundreds of recipes in this book are as delicious and useful as ever. Although you may not need to know how to prepare coals for heating for your stove, the classic recipes for nearly every occasion imaginable are a delightful source of inspiration and education. With dozens of chapters organized by ingredient and dish type, this book leaves no culinary stone unturned. Some favorites cover: Biscuits, breakfast cakes, and shortcakes Meats, including beef, veal, poultry, game, mutton, and lamb Sauces for fish and meat Fancy cakes and confections Canning and drying fruits and vegetables Puddings Vegetables Ices, ice creams, and other frozen desserts You'll also find fascinating general information on the preparation and treatment of a huge range of ingredients, as well as charts and tables detailing their nutritional values. One of the most important books in the history of American cuisine, The Original Fannie Farmer Cookbook is a must-have for chefs, homemakers, and anyone interested in the history of food in America.

A classic bestseller, the Fannie Farmer 1896 Cook Book contains an incredible offering of 1,380 recipes, from boiling an egg to preparing a calf’s head.Farmer’s instructions also go beyond recipes to include how to set the table for proper tea, full menu ideas for holiday dinners, housekeeping tips, and so much more. This book is known for pioneering the standardization of measurements in recipe instructions, which made the creation of better meals possible for even the most inexperienced of cooks. Farmer’s thorough text is chock full of fabulous Americana for cooks and non-cooks alike. Recipes include:Iced tea, Coffee, Bandy Cocoa, Lemonade, Mint JulepRye Bread, Swedish Rolls, Hot Cross BunsBouillon, Chicken Soup, Oyster StewBaked Bluefish, Soft Shell crabs, Fried Cod SteaksRoast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Stew with Dumplings, Liver and BaconAnd much more!This book is a great buy for cooks who want to get back to basics and enjoy the pleasures of traditional American cooking. Cooks who think they've done it all will discover classic recipes to share with friends and family, and total beginners will be comfortable with Farmer’s clear instructions for even the most basic meal prep. The Fannie Farmer Cook Book will be a valued addition to your cookbook collection.

This vintage cookery book contains a large collection of old-time recipes using mainly vegetables and potatoes. Full of interesting and innovative recipes, with simple instructions and handy tips, this easy-to-digest and novice-friendly cookbook is highly recommended for modern vegetarians and healthy-eaters. It would make for a great addition to any culinary collection. Contents include: "French Artichokes, Vinaigrette Sauce", "Jerusalem Artichokes", "Arlington Asparagus", "Asparagus Mousselaine", "Lima Beans Fermi re", "Brussels Sprouts with Celery", "Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts", "Smothered Cabbage", "Mint Glazed Carrots with Peas", etcetera. Many antiquarian texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on vegetarianism.