This facsimile of the first American-written cookbook published in the United States is not only a first in cookbook literature, but a historic document. It reveals the rich variety of food Colonial Americans enjoyed, their tastes, cooking and eating habits, even their colorful language.
Author Amelia Simmons worked as a domestic in Colonial America and gathered her cookery expertise from firsthand experience. Her book points out the best ways...
As we prepare to celebrate America's Independence Day, we thought it would be fun to explore our country's culinary journey with a collection of cookbooks reflecting the history of American cuisine.