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The Myrtle Reed Cook Book
Myrtle Reed
出版DigiCat, 2022-05-29
主題Cooking / General
ISBNEAN:8596547028161
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=jwRzEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Myrtle Reed's 'The Myrtle Reed Cook Book' is an engaging culinary tome that transcends mere recipe collection, offering a vivid portrayal of early 20th-century domesticity. Its pages brim with good recipes and special concoctions, alongside charming insights into table setting and serving etiquette that defined gracious living during that era. Reed's prose is delectably interwoven with the culinary narrative, at once instructive and illustrative, providing a literary feast that situates the work within its historical and social context. The culinary arts are enlivened through her adept blending of technique with storytelling, making this cookbook a mirror reflecting the era's gastronomic customs and kitchen mores. Myrtle Reed was a prominent author in the early 1900s, celebrated for her novels, poems, and cookbooks. A resonant voice amongst the domestic literature of her time, Reed's writings often captured the sentimental values and traditions intrinsic to turn-of-the-century American households. Her detailed approach in the cookbook may stem from her background and personal experiences, anticipating the needs of homemakers who sought not only to cook but to cultivate an ambiance of comfort and refinement within their homes. Reed's cookbook is a delightful addition to any culinary enthusiast's library, offering a window into the past and practical wisdom that appeals to the contemporary reader. With its elegant prose and instructive nature, it serves as a guide for those intent on mastering the art of old-fashioned hospitality. Its historical significance and charm make it an essential reference not only for those interested in recreative culinary history but also for readers seeking a touch of nostalgia interlaced with practical knowledge. 'The Myrtle Reed Cook Book' is thus recommended to anyone who cherishes the warmth and intricacies of the kitchen and its role in crafting the tapestry of family life.