Description
A classic bestseller, the Fannie Farmer 1896 Cook Book contains an incredible offering of 1,380 recipes, from boiling an egg to preparing a calf’s head.Farmer’s instructions also go beyond recipes to include how to set the table for proper tea, full menu ideas for holiday dinners, housekeeping tips, and so much more. This book is known for pioneering the standardization of measurements in recipe instructions, which made the creation of better meals possible for even the most inexperienced of cooks. Farmer’s thorough text is chock full of fabulous Americana for cooks and non-cooks alike. Recipes include:
- Iced tea, Coffee, Bandy Cocoa, Lemonade, Mint Julep
- Rye Bread, Swedish Rolls, Hot Cross Buns
- Bouillon, Chicken Soup, Oyster Stew
- Baked Bluefish, Soft Shell crabs, Fried Cod Steaks
- Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Beef Stew with Dumplings, Liver and Bacon
- And much more!
This book is a great buy for cooks who want to get back to basics and enjoy the pleasures of traditional American cooking. Cooks who think they've done it all will discover classic recipes to share with friends and family, and total beginners will be comfortable with Farmer’s clear instructions for even the most basic meal prep. The
Fannie Farmer Cook Book will be a valued addition to your cookbook collection.
