Description

Book Synopsis
Ann Cook was an 18th-century cook and cookbook author. Her cookbook was printed in three editions and contained more than just receipts. For some reason, she had a real problem with Hannah Glasse’s cookbook, The Art of Cookery: Made Plain and Easy, which had been republished many times during the 18th century and would have been the first port of call for a puzzled cook or housekeeper. Cook’s book included vitriolic comments about a number of Glasse’s recipes.

Historic cooks Clarissa F. Dillon and Deborah J. Peterson use their skills to investigate whether Cook’s remarks were valid. They prepared a number of recipes, both from Glasse and from Cook, and commented on the results. Although a number of people have written about these two women, their emphasis was on the comments, not on the validity of the criticisms. This approach makes this book unique.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction Ann Cook’s First Edition of Professed Cookery Glossary

A. Cook's Perspective: A Fascinating Insight into

    Product form

    £26.96

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £29.95 – you save £2.99 (9%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 13 Jul 2026.

    A Hardback by Clarissa F. Dillon, Deborah J. Peterson

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of A. Cook's Perspective: A Fascinating Insight into by Clarissa F. Dillon

      Publisher: Casemate Publishers
      Publication Date: 15/08/2023
      ISBN13: 9781955041188, 978-1955041188
      ISBN10: 1955041180
      Also in:
      Biography: philosophy and social sciences Local history Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Ann Cook was an 18th-century cook and cookbook author. Her cookbook was printed in three editions and contained more than just receipts. For some reason, she had a real problem with Hannah Glasse’s cookbook, The Art of Cookery: Made Plain and Easy, which had been republished many times during the 18th century and would have been the first port of call for a puzzled cook or housekeeper. Cook’s book included vitriolic comments about a number of Glasse’s recipes.

      Historic cooks Clarissa F. Dillon and Deborah J. Peterson use their skills to investigate whether Cook’s remarks were valid. They prepared a number of recipes, both from Glasse and from Cook, and commented on the results. Although a number of people have written about these two women, their emphasis was on the comments, not on the validity of the criticisms. This approach makes this book unique.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgments Introduction Ann Cook’s First Edition of Professed Cookery Glossary

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account