Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt Book: A Useful Guide For Large And Small Families (1850)

By Eliza Leslie

Book Overview

Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt Book: A Useful Guide For Large And Small Families (1850) is a comprehensive guide to cooking and household management written by Eliza Leslie. Originally published in the mid-19th century, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional American cooking and homemaking.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of household management. The first section covers general cooking techniques and includes recipes for breads, cakes, pies, and other baked goods. The second section is devoted to meat dishes, with recipes for beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. There are also sections on fish, vegetables, and desserts.In addition to recipes, the book contains advice on a wide range of household topics, including cleaning, laundry, and home remedies for common ailments. There are also sections on etiquette, table settings, and entertaining guests.Overall, Miss Leslie's Lady's New Receipt Book is a fascinating glimpse into the domestic life of mid-19th century America. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional American cooking and homemaking, as well as a charming read for those who enjoy historical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120647053
• ISBN13: 9781120647054
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"