A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes
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A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes by Charles Elme Francatelli
First published in 1852, Charles Elmé Francatelli’s A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes features 241 recipes suitable for small budgets. From the simple art of boiling potatoes to the more advanced Pumpkin Porridge, each recipe is described in detail by Francatelli to ensure a delicious dish every mealtime. With recipes ranging from Sheep’s Head Broth to A Pudding made of Small Birds, Francatelli ably instructs even the most impoverished homemaker on how to prepare meals on a small budget. Accompanied by contemporary advertisements, this collection intends that ‘your families may be well fed, and your homes made comfortable’ with handy hints for meals and cures for common ailments.
Charles Elmé Francatelli (1805-1876) was an Anglo-Italian chef who was chief cook to Queen Victoria. His other works include The Modern Cook and The Cook’s Guide.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752459059 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752459058 |
| Title | A Plain Cookery Book for the Working Classes |
| Author | Charles Elme Francatelli |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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