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American Cookery is a classic cookbook that was first published in 1796 and is considered one of the earliest American cookbooks. Written by Amelia Simmons, it contains a collection of recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of the United States at that time. This edition is part of the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection, offering a glimpse into historical American cuisine.
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If you’re a fan of American cuisine, then American Cookery (American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection) is a must-have addition to your cookbook collection. This timeless collection of recipes offers a glimpse into the rich culinary history of America.
Historical Importance
American Cookery is a true treasure trove of recipes that have been passed down through generations. Featuring classic dishes from all regions of the United States, this cookbook showcases the diversity and depth of American cooking.
The recipes in American Cookery are not only delicious, but they also offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of American cuisine. From colonial-era recipes to modern takes on traditional favorites, this cookbook has something for everyone.
Easy-to-Follow Recipes
One of the best things about American Cookery is that the recipes are easy to follow and don’t require any special equipment or hard-to-find ingredients. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you’ll find that the recipes in this cookbook are straightforward and approachable.
The clear instructions and helpful tips make it easy to recreate classic American dishes in your own kitchen. With American Cookery, you can bring a taste of America’s culinary heritage into your home.
Beautifully Illustrated
In addition to the mouthwatering recipes, American Cookery is also filled with beautiful illustrations that bring the dishes to life. The colorful images make it easy to see what the final result should look like, making it easier to achieve success in the kitchen.
Whether you’re browsing through the pages for inspiration or following a recipe step-by-step, the illustrations in American Cookery are sure to enhance your cooking experience.
A Timeless Classic
American Cookery is a timeless classic that belongs on the shelf of every home cook. Whether you’re looking to expand your culinary horizons or simply want to enjoy a taste of American history, this cookbook is sure to delight.
With its authentic recipes, easy-to-follow instructions, and beautiful illustrations, American Cookery is a must-have for anyone interested in American cuisine. Add this cookbook to your collection today and start cooking up a taste of America!
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Product Description
Published in Hartford in 1796, this volume in the American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection is a facsimile edition of one of the most important documents in American culinary history. This is the first cookbook written by an American author specifically published for American kitchens.
Named by the Library of Congress as one of the 88 “Books That Shaped America,” American Cookery was the first cookbook by an American author published in the United States. Until its publication, cookbooks printed and used by American colonists were British. As indicated in Amelia Simmons’s subtitle, the recipes in her book were “adapted to this country,” reflecting the fact that American cooks had learned to make do with what was available in North America. This cookbook reveals the rich variety of food colonial Americans used, their tastes, cooking and eating habits, and even their rich, down-to-earth language.
Bringing together English cooking methods with truly American products, American Cookery contains the first known printed recipes substituting American maize for English oats; and the recipe for Johnny Cake is apparently the first printed version using cornmeal. The book also contains the first known recipe for turkey. Possibly the most far-reaching innovation was Simmons’s use of pearlash—a staple in colonial households as a leavening agent in dough, which eventually led to the development of modern baking powders.
“Thus, twenty years after the political upheaval of the American Revolution of 1776, a second revolution—a culinary revolution—occurred with the publication of a cookbook by an American for Americans.” (Jan Longone, curator of American Culinary History, University of Michigan)
This facsimile edition of Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery was reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1812 by Isaiah Thomas, a Revolutionary War patriot and successful printer and publisher, the Society is a research library documenting the life of Americans from the colonial era through 1876. The Society collects, preserves, and makes available as complete a record as possible of the printed materials from the early American experience. The cookbook collection includes approximately 1,100 volumes.
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing; Reissue edition (October 16, 2012)
Language : English
Hardcover : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 1449423132
ISBN-13 : 978-1449423131
Item Weight : 11.9 ounces
Dimensions : 5.7 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches
Price: $24.99 - $9.20
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