Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book: A Practical System For Private Families In Town And Country (1857)

By Sarah Josepha Hale

Book Overview

Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book: A Practical System For Private Families In Town And Country, written by Sarah Josepha Buell Hale in 1857, is a comprehensive guide to cooking for households of varying sizes and locations. The book contains over 1,000 recipes that cover a wide range of dishes, from soups and salads to main courses and desserts. In addition to the recipes, Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book also includes detailed instructions on how to properly set a table, carve meats, and preserve fruits and vegetables. The book also offers advice on how to manage a household budget, how to select and store ingredients, and how to prepare meals for special occasions.What sets this cookbook apart from others of its time is its emphasis on the importance of nutrition and health. Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book includes a section on the science of nutrition, which explains the importance of a balanced diet and how to achieve it through meal planning and preparation. Overall, Mrs. Hale's New Cook Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of cooking and household management, as well as for those who enjoy trying out new recipes in the kitchen.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: 112065095X
• ISBN13: 9781120650955
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"