Eliza Leslie

Miss Leslie's New Cookery Book (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This nineteenth-century American cookbook is a comprehensive guide to traditional American cooking by one of the era's more prolific food writers. Originally published in 1857, Miss Leslie's New Cookery Book set a new standard in American cookbook publishing. This comprehensive recipe collection of over 650 pages with 1,000 recipes contains dishes ranging from American fried chicken and southern veal stew to continental favorites like Italian pork and West Indian fried bananas. Every recipe was tested by the author, and all were original to the book. Leslie was a marvelous food writer whose strongly stated opinions about cooking techniques and ingredients provided sensible advice to American cooks who had long suffered from the poor directions in continental cookbooks and from the differences in European kitchens and utensils. Her publisher proclaimed this "the most complete Cook Book in the world." This edition ofMiss Leslie's New Cookery Bookwas reproduced by permission from the volume in the collection of the American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1812.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 347
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781449433031
• Artikelnr.: 68380327

Autorenporträt

Eliza Leslie, born in 1787, was an influential American writer and journalist renowned for her contributions to 19th-century literature. Known for her keen observations of social manners and character, Leslie authored numerous works that capture the essence of American domestic life and etiquette. Her most notable works include Pencil Sketches Or, Outlines Of Character And Manners and various cookbooks and short stories. Leslie's writing often reflects her acute understanding of the nuances of social behavior and gender roles, providing a critical yet entertaining portrayal of middle-class American society. Her works frequently explore the moral and social expectations placed upon individuals, especially women, during her time. In addition to her literary accomplishments, Leslie was an advocate for women's education and rights, and her writings often championed progressive views on women's roles in society. Her detailed character studies and satire offer a valuable perspective on 19th-century American life, blending humor with insightful commentary. Leslie's legacy endures through her sharp observations and her contributions to both literature and social critique.