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Buckeye Cookery and Practical Housekeeping: Tried and Approved, Compiled from Original Recipes
✍️ Buckeye Publishing Company, Buckeye
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📝 Description: Buckeye Cookery and Practical Housekeeping: Tried and Approved, Compiled from Original Recipes
Originally published in 1877, this facsimile of Ohio's premiere cookbook from the 19th century covers all aspects of cooking and housekeeping, from breadmaking and canning to curing meats, management of help and medical advice.
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This edition appeals strictly to historians and collectors of regional Americana rather than modern cooks seeking quick dinner ideas. It does not suit readers looking for contemporary dietary guidelines or easy-to-follow instructions. Those expecting a narrative cookbook will find it dry and utilitarian. However, for anyone studying the intersection of cooking and domestic management in the 1870s, it remains an essential, albeit dense, primary source that captures the pragmatic spirit of its time.
