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The product is a rare cookbook titled "1797 The Art of Cookery, Made Plain and Easy By Mrs Glasse." This cookbook, written by Mrs. Glasse, is a valuable collectible for those interested in culinary history and the art of cooking. With its antique charm and detailed recipes, it offers a glimpse into the culinary practices of the late 18th century, making it a prized possession for collectors and cooking enthusiasts alike. The scarce 18th century, important and immensely popular cookery book by Glasse is a rare treasure. This cookery book was first published in 1747. It was extremely popular upon publication, and ran through at least forty editions, some unauthorised. Written in plain and simple language for servants to understand and follow instructions easily, it contains various useful hints for the kitchen, with numerous recipes and techniques such as roasting, boiling, simple dishes for dinner, dressing, soups, side dishes, puddings, sausages, and more.Including directions for the sick and on distilling, as well as such recipes to keep bugs away. Glasse strongly criticised French influence on British cuisine, although some French recipes are included in this book. Other imported ingredients include cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, pistachios, and musk.Later editions of this work, namely the 1751 edition was the first book to mention trifle with jelly as an ingredient; the 1758 edition gave the first mention of 'Hamburger sausages,' and piccalilli; the 1774 edition included one of the first English recipes for an Indian-style curry.Including an extensive list of subscribers. In full calf binding. Please note some staining on front of book. Original owner’s signature and date of 1797 is inside front of book. A piece of paper is pasted to inside cover. An article from The Times, October 18, 1961, which makes a reference to this title, is pasted to the back inside cover. Fairly tight binding, which could indicate that it was rebound.
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