Victoria's Home Companion
Or the Whole Art of Cooking, a History of 19th Century Foods, with Recipes. Including Descriptions of Vegetables, Fruits, and Domesticated Animals, Methods of Preservation, Preparation, Care of Kitchen Utensils, &c. with Special Emphasis on the Civil War Era
Description:... Victoria's Home Companion traces the origin and history of various staple ingredients, prepared dishes, and recipes throughout the 19th century. The recipes in the book were documented numerous times throughout the century in order to establish what foods the average Victorian family ate, how they were grown, how they were preserved, and how they were prepared. The Companion is a detailed history of America's culinary advancements.
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