A Shilling Cookery For The People: Embracing An Entirely New System Of Plain Cookery And Domestic Economy (1854) Hardback - 2010

A Shilling Cookery For The People: Embracing An Entirely New System Of Plain Cookery And Domestic Economy is a cookbook written by Alexis Soyer and originally published in 1854. The book was aimed at the general public, particularly those who were not wealthy, and provided recipes for simple, affordable meals. The cookbook includes over 200 recipes, ranging from soups and stews to desserts and pastries. Soyer's recipes are designed to be easy to follow and use simple ingredients that were readily available to most people. In addition to the recipes, the book also includes advice on household management, such as how to care for kitchen utensils and how to save money on groceries.Soyer was a celebrated chef and author in his time, and his cookbook was widely popular. It was seen as a groundbreaking work, as it was one of the first cookbooks to be aimed at a general audience rather than just the wealthy. The book was also notable for its emphasis on healthy eating, as Soyer believed that good food was essential for good health.Overall, A Shilling Cookery For The People is an important historical document that provides insight into the diets and cooking practices of the mid-19th century. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in cooking or domestic history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.