The Wife’s Own Book of Cookery, Containing Upwards of Fifteen Hundred Original Receipts, Prepared with Great Care, and a Proper Attention to Economy, and Embodying All the Latest Improvements in the Culinary Art; Accompanied by Important Remarks and Counsel on the Arrangement and Well-Ordering of the Kitchen, Combined with Useful Hints on Domestic Economy. The Whole Based on Many Years’ Constant Practice and Experience; and Addressed to Private Families as Well as the Highest Circles.

1856 COOKING 1ed Wife's Own Cookery 1500 Recipes Cookbook Culinary Arts Bishop

Frederick Bishop's "The Wife's Own Book of Cookery" is a 19th-century comprehensive culinary guide, featuring over 1,500 original recipes designed with economy and practicality in mind. In addition to the diverse range of recipes, the book includes multiple suggested bills of fare to help households plan meals and avoid the common dilemma of what to serve for dinner. The recipes and meal plans are designed to suit varying tastes and dietary preferences.

This 1856 first edition is illustrated with 250 descriptive engravings, depicting essential kitchen utensils and their uses, aiding inexperienced cooks in understanding the tools required for their craft. The presence of a comprehensive index allows for easy reference to specific recipes, making this book an invaluable resource for 19th-century cooking.

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BISHOP, Frederick

The Wife's Own Book of Cookery, Containing Upwards of Fifteen Hundred Original Receipts, Prepared with Great Care, and a Proper Attention to Economy, and Embodying All the Latest Improvements in the Culinary Art; Accompanied by Important Remarks and Counsel on the Arrangement and Well-Ordering of the Kitchen, Combined with Useful Hints on Domestic Economy. The Whole Based on Many Years' Constant Practice and Experience; and Addressed to Private Families as Well as the Highest Circles.

London: Ward and Lock, [1856]. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Complete

o xvi, 398, [2]

o 250 engravings

· Edition notes:

o End advertisements include: "The Family Friend for 1855"

· References: Cagle 395

· Provenance: Handwritten – Harriet Marsden, 1858

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

o Brown cloth

· Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)

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