Cookery Made Easy
Michael Willis, 1830
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By Michael Willis
Published in London in 1830, this comprehensive volume presents a “complete system of domestic management” designed for housekeepers and small families. The work is noted for its practical approach, emphasizing the union of “elegance with economy,” and is described as the result of the author’s “actual experience”.
Key Highlights:
Comprehensive Guidance: The book serves as a manual for domestic management, covering cooking, trussing, and carving, and is illustrated with descriptive plates.
Preservation and Condiments: It includes detailed instructions for curing and drying hams and tongues.
Sauces and Seasonings: The text provides methods for creating various staples, including mushroom and walnut ketchups, “Quin’s sauce,” and various vinegars.
Archival Source: This material is provided by the University of Leeds Library, where the original may be consulted.
Michael Willis, 1830