Miss Parloa's New Cook Book

Name: Miss Parloa's New Cook Book
Author: Maria Parloa

By Maria Parloa

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The volume provides practical, step-by-step guidance for household cooking and food purchasing, combining detailed marketing advice, measures and weights, and clear recipes for soups, fish, meats, poultry, vegetables, entrées, salads, pies, puddings, cakes, preserving, pickling, and beverages. It emphasizes economical and healthful menu planning, efficient kitchen furnishing and care of food, and includes methods for boiling, roasting, broiling, sauces, garnishes, and bill of fare suggestions. Many recipes were developed for instructional teaching, and special chapters cover preserving, pickles, and selecting fresh provisions to help cooks achieve reliable results.

About the Author

Maria Parloa

Maria Parloa was an influential American culinary expert and author in the late 19th century, known for her contributions to domestic science and cookery. She published several notable works, including "Miss Parloa's New Cook Book," which provided practical guidance for home cooks. Parloa was dedicated to educating housekeepers and aspiring cooks, emphasizing economical and efficient cooking methods. Her books often included a variety of recipes and tips for preserving food, making her a key figure in the development of American culinary literature. Through her writings, she aimed to elevate the standards of home cooking and promote the importance of good housekeeping.