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A DOMESTIC COOKBOOK IBD

ANTIQUARIUS
09 / 2025
9781667306438
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Sinopsis

A Landmark in African American Culinary and Cultural HistoryFirst published in 1866, A Domestic Cookbook by Malinda Russell is the earliest known cookbook authored by an African American woman. Far more than a collection of recipes, this pioneering work offers a rare window into post-Civil War Black domestic life, personal resilience, and culinary sophistication.Why this book is essential reading:First Black-authored cookbook - a foundational text in American food historyCultural and historical insight - published during ReconstructionOver 250 recipes - including cakes, preserves, custards, and savory dishesAuthentic voice - Russell shares her story of hardship, entrepreneurship, and survivalWhether you?re a student of history, a culinary enthusiast, or a collector of rare cookbooks, A Domestic Cookbook belongs on your shelf.