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| nubidane |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 4:34:25 PM
I guess I could have posted this in the book section, but the majority of this book is dedicated to recipes, so I decided to post here.
This book was originally published in 1861 in Victoria Britain.
The recipes cover everything and beyond.
And as a huge plus, it has chapters on everything household from Britain in the day:
Duties of the butler, footman, coachman, ladies maid and on and on.
The edition I just received is a facsimile of the original, but the font etc appears authentic. (1112 pages!)
I will enjoy this book bit by bit! |
| 11 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Feb 14 2024 : 11:56:49 AM
Wow Lisa, this sounds like such a neat book. Hopefully you can find some really tasty recipes.
Krista |
| nubidane |
Posted - Feb 12 2024 : 4:45:01 PM
Sara, the font is tiny.. Bring on the magnifying glass! |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Feb 12 2024 : 4:17:02 PM
Lisa, this is an awesome treasure!! I too love old books, especially about kitchens and favorites of years gone by.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 08:26:55 AM
Yes. Lisa thanks again for reminding me of the book.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| nubidane |
Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 07:51:52 AM
Great Sara!..Did you find the one with the 1000+ pages? |
| YellowRose |
Posted - Feb 11 2024 : 06:24:38 AM
Lisa, I heard about Mrs. Beetons' book several years ago on a British cooking show. I collect old cookbooks and reprints of really old books. You know me as soon as I read your post yesterday, I got on Amazon and found the one you ordered. Mine will be here in a couple of weeks. I just hope the print isn't so small I will have to have a magnifying glass to read it. Thanks for reminding me of it and giving me a place to order it.
Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 7:25:44 PM
What an amazing find!! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| nndairy |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 5:10:54 PM
That's an amazing find. I bet it's fascinating to read. Can you imagine what it would be like to have all that help? I'm not sure if I'd love it or hate it LOL!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| nubidane |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 5:03:31 PM
I originally reserved it from the library, but was able to find it used on Amazon, so I purchased it. There were many options, but several were only about 100 or so pages; I wanted one as close to the original as possible, so I was sure to check the number of pages.
The one from the library was HUGE and weighed several pounds.
This one is roughly 4x6 and about 3 in thick, but still as comprehensive.
Something to look at every day.
I look at what went into their daily routine, and feel like I do nothing compared to them.
But I don't have a footman, butler, or ladies maid..So there's that. LOL |
| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 4:41:41 PM
What fun that will be to read! I love old etiquette books and have several. Enjoyable reading on a rainy day.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21
I'm old and I do wear purple |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Feb 10 2024 : 4:39:05 PM
What a treasure you have Lisa. I bet it is a fun read with lots of recipes. Enjoy.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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