This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 44028956
Title:
The accomplisht cook
or, The art & mystery of cookery
Alternate Title:
The accomplisht cook
or, The art and mystery of cookery
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Accomplisht Cook" by Robert May is a comprehensive cookbook written in the late 17th century. This work serves as a detailed guide to the art and technique of cookery, compiling a wealth of recipes and instructions for preparing various meats, fish, and pastries. It offers insights into the culinary practices of the time, reflecting the standards of hospitality and gourmet cooking in the aristocratic households of England. At the start of "The Accomplisht Cook," the author introduces the book's intent to reveal the art and mystery of cookery through an easy and effective method. May emphasizes his extensive experience gained through years of service in noble households and acknowledges the influence of various European culinary traditions, such as French and Italian. The text outlines the contents, including sections dedicated to different types of meat, sauces, and seasonal dishes, setting the stage for the elaborate recipes that follow. Additionally, May highlights the importance of both extravagance in presentation and accessibility for various social classes, aiming to provide not just lavish but also practical cooking techniques to his readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: May, Robert, 1588-
EBook No.: 22790
Published: Sep 28, 2007
Downloads: 330
Language: English
Subject: Cooking, English -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 44028956
Title:
The accomplisht cook
or, The art & mystery of cookery
Alternate Title:
The accomplisht cook
or, The art and mystery of cookery
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Accomplisht Cook" by Robert May is a comprehensive cookbook written in the late 17th century. This work serves as a detailed guide to the art and technique of cookery, compiling a wealth of recipes and instructions for preparing various meats, fish, and pastries. It offers insights into the culinary practices of the time, reflecting the standards of hospitality and gourmet cooking in the aristocratic households of England. At the start of "The Accomplisht Cook," the author introduces the book's intent to reveal the art and mystery of cookery through an easy and effective method. May emphasizes his extensive experience gained through years of service in noble households and acknowledges the influence of various European culinary traditions, such as French and Italian. The text outlines the contents, including sections dedicated to different types of meat, sauces, and seasonal dishes, setting the stage for the elaborate recipes that follow. Additionally, May highlights the importance of both extravagance in presentation and accessibility for various social classes, aiming to provide not just lavish but also practical cooking techniques to his readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: May, Robert, 1588-
EBook No.: 22790
Published: Sep 28, 2007
Downloads: 330
Language: English
Subject: Cooking, English -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Technology: Home economics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.