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The Virginia Housewife; Or, Methodical Cook

Considered the first regional American cookbook, it contains nearly 500 recipes reflecting a distinctly Virginian style influenced by African, Native American, and European culinary traditions.

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"The Virginia Housewife; Or, Methodical Cook" by Mary Randolph is a housekeeping manual and cookbook published in 1824. Considered the first regional American cookbook, it contains nearly 500 recipes reflecting a distinctly Virginian style influenced by African, Native American, and European culinary traditions. The book features Southern classics like fried chicken and okra, the first curry recipes published in America, and instructions for making household items like soap and cologne. It offers insight into early American cooking and the influence of enslaved cooks.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 159 pages
Published: 1 January 1824
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9783732669547