The Boston Cooking School Cookbook by Fannie Merritt Farmer 1918 Little Brown and Company Hardcover

Product Description:

Travel back in time to 1918 and experience the flavors of a bygone era with Fannie Merritt Farmer’s The Boston Cooking School Cookbook—an iconic piece of American culinary history.

The Boston Cooking School Cookbook by Fannie Merritt Farmer, published in 1918 by Little, Brown, and Company, is a classic utilitarian guide for anyone who wants a glimpse into the kitchen traditions of early 20th-century America.

With 656 pages filled with meat, potato, and dairy-based recipes, this book paints a rich picture of how families used to cook—plenty of butter, lard, white flour, and refined cane sugar were the ingredients of choice.

The recipes range from the basics, like how to bake a potato or dress a turkey, to more elaborate dishes, reflecting the simplicity and heartiness of American fare at that time. 

Specifications:

• Title: The Boston Cooking School Cookbook
• Author: Fannie Merritt Farmer
• Edition: 1918, Hardcover
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 656
• Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 2 inches
• Language: English
• Condition: There are stains on the cover and random food stains on the pages. The title page is unattached, as shown in the photos. Overall, it is in fair condition but filled with charm and history.

About the Author: Fannie Merritt Farmer

Fannie Merritt Farmer (1857–1915) was a pioneer in American culinary education whose work with the Boston Cooking School revolutionized how people approached food and cooking. Born in Boston, Farmer turned her love of cooking into a career, eventually transforming her mother's home into a well-known boarding house famed for its meals.

After training at the Boston Cooking School, she became an influential culinary expert, well-versed in everything from nutrition to baking techniques, and she ultimately became the principal of the school. Farmer's meticulous approach to recipe writing and her use of standardized measurements have made her an enduring figure in American cookery.

 Old-School Flavors

Whether you're an avid vintage cookbook collector, a curious foodie, or someone who appreciates history on the plate, The Boston Cooking School Cookbook offers a fascinating look into American culinary traditions.

 Its straightforward instructions, classic recipes, and wealth of basic information make it a must-have for anyone interested in the roots of home cooking. Add this iconic culinary history to your collection and connect with the past in the most delicious way possible.

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