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The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual (eBook)

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2022
469 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654708846-2 (EAN)

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The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual - William Kitchiner
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William Kitchiner's 'The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual' is a comprehensive guide that provides invaluable tips, recipes, and advice for those in charge of household management. Written in a clear and practical style, this book offers not only culinary instructions but also guidelines for maintaining a well-run household. Kitchiner's emphasis on frugality and efficiency makes this manual a timeless resource for domestic management. Set in the early 19th century, the book reflects the growing interest in home economics and the culinary arts during the Regency era. Through detailed recipes and household tips, Kitchiner aims to educate and empower housekeepers in their daily duties. William Kitchiner, a noted physician and food enthusiast, drew upon his medical background and culinary expertise to create this practical guide for domestic management. His desire to elevate the role of housekeepers and cooks led him to compile this comprehensive manual, which showcases his passion for both cooking and efficient household management. Recommended for anyone interested in historical culinary practices and domestic life during the Regency era, 'The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual' offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century household management.

William Kitchiner M.D. (1775–1827) was an English optician, inventor, and an aficionado of culinary arts, whose legacy endures through his influential book, 'The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual' (1817). Notably absent from medical practice, Kitchiner devoted much of his energies to the art of cookery, bringing a scientific approach to kitchen methodology and recipes. In 'The Cook's Oracle', Kitchiner compiles an extensive collection of recipes and practical advice on housekeeping and budget management, with a focus on achieving quality in food preparation through empirical understanding and methodological cooking processes. His work reflects a unique blend of the culinary and the scientific, distinguishing him from his gastronomic contemporaries. Kitchiner's book was not only a bestseller in its day but also inspired future culinary figures and household management authors. His emphasis on practicality, efficiency, and taste, combined with his own lifestyle as a self-described 'gastronomic regenerator', reveals a man passionate about enhancing the quality of everyday life through disciplined culinary practice. His influence extended beyond the kitchen, notably in his advocating for the importance of diet to health, which was a precursor to the modern understanding of nutrition. Kitchiner's work remains a reference for culinary historians and enthusiasts, and his practices continue to be celebrated for their contribution to domestic cookery and household management.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 20.7.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Essen / Trinken Länderküchen
Schlagworte 19th-century cookbook • 19th century cooking • antique cookery manuals • classic cooking guides • classic cooking techniques • cooking • Culinary Guide • Culinary history • culinary reference books • culinary traditions • domestic advice • early gastronomy books • English • food history literature • food recipes • gastronomic heritage • historical cookbooks • Home economics • household manual • The Cook's Oracle • traditional recipes • victorian cuisine • William Kitchiner recipes
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