TY  - BOOK
AU  - Moss,Maria J.
TI  - A Poetical Cook-Book
AV  - TX 
PY  - 2008///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Poetry
KW  - Cooking, American
N1  - Release date is 2008-05-28; Produced by Julia Miller and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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N2  - "A Poetical Cook-Book" by Maria J. Moss is a culinary guidebook written in the mid-19th century. This unique work combines recipes with poetry, presenting instructions for various dishes through an artistic lens. The likely topic of the book revolves around cooking techniques, ingredient selections, and culinary advice, all intricately intertwined with poetic expressions.  The opening of "A Poetical Cook-Book" establishes the author's intent and dedication, highlighting a commitment to the art of cooking as essential for civilized living. It includes a dedication to the Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia, indicating the book's purpose to aid soldiers and those in need during a critical time. The initial verses set a whimsical tone, asserting the importance of cooks and dining while offering insights into culinary practices. The author expresses an intention to blend poetic and practical aspects of cookery, setting the stage for the recipes that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25631
ER  -