Recipes Tried and True by First Presbyterian Church (Marion
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"Recipes Tried and True" compiled by the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church, Marion, Ohio, is a collection of cooking recipes compiled in the late 19th century. This cookbook celebrates the culinary traditions of the time, offering a plethora of recipes contributed by the church's members, focusing on home-cooked meals that cater to a range of tastes and occasions, whether for family dinners or special gatherings. The opening of the
cookbook presents a heartfelt preface that sets the tone for its purpose: to provide tried-and-true recipes that ease the daily dilemma of meal preparation. The preface acknowledges the contributions from local housekeepers, emphasizing the community spirit behind the collection. Following the preface, the book provides a diverse selection of menus and recipes for breakfast, dinner, and special meal occasions, including Thanksgiving and summer family dinners, illustrating the variety and richness of 19th-century American home cooking. This careful compilation invites readers to partake in these cherished recipes, underscoring their role in nurturing family and community connections through food. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | First Presbyterian Church (Marion, Ohio). Ladies' Aid Society |
|---|---|
| Title | Recipes Tried and True |
| Credits | Scanned and proofed by Ron Burkey and Amy Thomte |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1084 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 581 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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