Published in San Francisco in 1875, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unidentified group of ladies from California provides a fascinating historical example of local culture and regional cooking of the day. Published in San Francisco in 1875, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unidentified group of…
Published in New York in 1856, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides an historical example of a best-selling cookbook that was written “for all classes of people,” a revolutionary concept for the time. Published in New York in 1856, Every Lady’s Cook Book was revolutionary in its time for being written “for…
Published in Boston in 1833, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a recognized culinary authority of her time was one of the most popular cookbooks of 19th century America. It was the first culinary arts encyclopedia to be organized alphabetically. Published in Boston in 1833, the Cook’s Own Book, and Housekeeper’s Register…
Published in New York in 1831, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unknown author is an Americanization of one of the most famous British cookbooks of all time—The Cook’s Oracle by Dr. William Kitchiner. An important and fascinating document of American social history, The Housekeeper’s Manual, or Complete Housewife is believed…
Published in Harrisburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1809, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides detailed information about distilling homemade whiskey, gin, and brandy of the highest quality as well as historical information about the making of alcohol since the 1600s. Published in 1809 when distillation of spirits was legal, The Practical Distiller provides recipes…
Published in New York in 1829, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a prolific author of the time provides information about managing a household as well as over 650 recipes for preparing meals, all of which are adapted to the middle class. Published in New York in 1829, Modern Domestic Cookery, and…
Published in Boston in 1848, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by an unnamed “Good Samaritan” imparts an enormous variety of information from medicinal cures to common childhood illnesses to recipes, farming, “Indian Recipes,” sewing, dressing, and more. A lifestyle encyclopedia for the mid-19th century. Published in 1848 in Boston, The American Family…
Published in New York in 1829, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection provides an entertaining culinary miscellany, with collected history, lore, anecdotes, and witticisms focused on food. Published in 1829 in New York, Apician Morsels, or Tales of the Table, Kitchen, and Larder is an entertaining culinary miscellany that combines cooking history,…
Published in New York in 1885, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a known outdoor writer of the day provides practical recipes for simple but filling meals that readers may prepare outside and is one of the earliest outdoor cookbooks published. Published in 1885 in New York, Canoe and Camp Cookery by…
Published in Boston in 1829, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection by a well-known social reformer, prolific novelist, and journalist provided recipes and tips for homemakers of the early 19th century with an emphasis on self-reliance and frugality in the household. The first American cookbook to focus on economy in the kitchen and…
Published in New Orleans in 1901, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection is widely credited with preserving the rich Creole cooking tradition from extinction. The recipes were gathered directly from the local cooks and housekeepers who had passed them down verbally for generations. Published in 1901 in New Orleans, The Picayune’s Creole Cook…
Published in Boston in 1827, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection is an American milestone—the first book written by an African American and published by a commercial publisher. Author Robert Roberts was butler and majordomo at the country estate of U.S. senator and governor of Massachusetts Christopher Gore. “In order to get through…