A Book of Cookery: Containing Above Three Hundred Receipts Made at Hearth, Suitable for an Elegant Entertainment or Common Fare for Prepa

THE historical cookery book for all foodies! This is a MUST have for lover's of history, both hearth and modern cooking. An 18th Century cookery book modeled after and taken from those of the time period. This book is a compilation and compendium of cookery recipes (receipts), etiquette, terms, utensil and equipment definitions, descriptions of how to take tea, carve, what to eat during Lent, how to take care of someone sick, etc. This can also be considered an EXCELLENT reference book for 18th Century cooking. The books does include some 19th Century receipts.The chapters include:How to ChooseItems in Season or in Use in the ColoniesDinnersHow Dishes are to be Placed on the TableCooking Equipment and UtensilsReceiptsThe Art of CarvingTaking TeaChristmasMeasuresCooking Terms and Definitions