Janet McKenzie Hill

Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties (eBook, ePUB)

With Fifty Illustrations of Original Dishes

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Janet McKenzie Hill's 'Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties' is a timeless culinary guide that exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of early 20th-century American cuisine. The book is a collection of recipes for a variety of dishes including salads and sandwiches, as well as delectable chafing-dish recipes which were a popular choice for entertaining guests during that era. Hill's writing style is descriptive and detailed, making it easy for readers to follow her instructions and recreate the dishes in their own kitchens. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the culinary tastes and habits of the time, showcasing the creativity and skill of the American home cook. Through her recipes, Hill showcases how food can be both nourishing and a form of artistic expression, appealing to both the palate and the eye.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 165
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547328483
• Artikelnr.: 65837258

Autorenporträt

Janet McKenzie Hill (1852–1933) was a pioneering figure in the culinary arts, renowned for her influential contributions to American cookery during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Educated at the Boston Cooking School, Hill was a contemporary of famed culinary expert Fannie Merritt Farmer, and she played a vital role in the development of domestic science. Hill founded the Boston Cooking School Magazine, which later became American Cookery, helping spread her culinary ethos to households across the country. Her written work, particularly 'Salads, Sandwiches and Chafing-Dish Dainties' (1899), reflects a culinary style that combines simplicity with elegance, offering readers practical techniques for creating delightful dishes with the ingredients and tools at hand. Hill was a master at crafting recipes that catered to the tastes and needs of her audience, often focusing on efficient cooking methods and nutrition. Her recipes and advice have been credited with helping homemakers adapt to the fast-changing world of American gastronomy, as she artfully blended tradition with innovation. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on culinary literature and continue to inspire chefs and home cooks alike.