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100 1 _aGurney, Lydia Maria
245 1 0 _aThings Mother Used to Make :
_bA Collection of Old Time Recipes, Some Nearly One Hundred Years Old and Never Published Before
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aProduced by Joshua Hutchinson, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Things Mother Used to Make" by Lydia Maria Gurney is a collection of old-time recipes and household hints compiled in the early 20th century. This book serves as a utilitarian guide designed primarily for young and inexperienced housekeepers, presenting a range of simple yet effective recipes that reflect the traditional cooking practices of nearly a century prior. It encompasses various sections focusing on different types of dishes, including breads, cakes, soups, and preserves, ultimately aiming to preserve the culinary heritage of domestic life. The opening of this book includes an author's foreword, emphasizing the importance of both the cook's judgment and the quality of ingredients used in good food preparation. The introduction highlights that the recipes are derived from oral traditions passed down through generations and many have been tested by the author in her own kitchen. Early recipes provide detailed instructions for preparing various breads and baked goods, hinting at practical cooking methods layered with nostalgia, while ensuring accessibility to those with little culinary experience. The text not only celebrates family and home-cooked meals but also reflects the values of resourcefulness within a household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCooking, American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8542
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