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The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) / Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. / The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home cover

The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) / Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. / The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home

By F. L. Gillette
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A practical household encyclopedia offering hundreds of tested recipes and procedural guides spanning soups, meats, fish, poultry, vegetables, breads, pastries, preserves, confectionery, beverages and more. It pairs detailed menus for holidays and monthly planning with step-by-step techniques such as carving, modes of frying, canning, and pastry work, plus table etiquette, management of large dinners, measures and weights, health and care-of-the-sick advice, toilet and household recipes, and helpful glossaries and facts. Arranged for convenience and clarity, the material aims to translate professional kitchen methods into clear, usable instructions for everyday housekeepers and hosts.

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F. L. Gillette

F. L. Gillette is best known for authoring "The Whitehouse Cookbook," first published in 1887. This comprehensive work serves as a valuable resource for domestic management, offering a wide array of recipes alongside guidance on etiquette, health suggestions, and care for the sick. The cookbook reflects the culinary practices and social norms of its time, making it a significant contribution to the literature on household management. Gillette's work is notable for its detailed approach to both cooking and the broader aspects of home life, providing insights that remain relevant to readers interested in historical domestic practices.

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