The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by William Kitchiner
"The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual" by William Kitchiner is a comprehensive cookbook and household management guide written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced cooks, providing detailed recipes and culinary techniques aimed at enhancing the quality and healthiness of food preparation. The text emphasizes the importance of proper cooking methods and the nutritional value of meals, particularly for families adhering to
Catholic dietary practices. The opening of the book introduces readers to its purpose and the structure of its content. It outlines a series of culinary principles and addresses the significance of food quality in maintaining health, contrasting it with the negligence often seen in food preparation. Kitchiner's narrative seeks to demystify the art of cooking, aiming to make it accessible and beneficial for all readers, regardless of their cooking experience. He expresses a commitment to practical advice, insisting that all the recipes provided are based on his own testing and experimentation in the kitchen, ensuring that they are both delightful and wholesome. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Cooking, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28681 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 607 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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