English Housewifry: Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for Most Parts of Cookery
1741
English Housewifry: Exemplified in Above Four Hundred and Fifty Receipts Giving Directions for Most Parts of Cookery
1741
Cooking & Drinking
Published in 1741, 'English Housewifry' by Elizabeth Moxon is a comprehensive cookery manual featuring over four hundred and fifty recipes. Aimed at household mistresses and lower women servants, the book provides detailed instructions for preparing a variety of dishes, including soups, cakes, and pickles, while emphasizing health and frugality. Moxon draws on thirty years of culinary experience to educate readers on cooking techniques and presentation, reflecting the domestic practices of 18th-century England.
