Favorite Dishes : a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book

This collection features over three hundred recipes contributed by women involved in the Women's Department of the World's Columbian Exposition. It serves as both a cookbook and a fundraising initiative, allowing women to support their attendance at the Exposition. The recipes encompass a variety of dishes, including beverages like tea, coffee, and cocoa, as well as baked goods and other culinary delights. Each recipe is often accompanied by the contributor's name and reflects the culinary practices of the time, emphasizing the importance of home cooking and community among women. The work highlights the art of cookery as a means of empowerment and social connection.