This classic of postCivil War Southern cooking, designed to aid well-to-do women forced into their kitchens for the first time with the end of slavery, is a charming example of education in the domestic arts in the late 19th century. In her stern but helpful manner, ANNABELLA P. HILL (18101878) guides her fellow homemakersand those today seeking a soupon of old-style Southern elegancein lessons on how to: [ pickle shrimps [ prepare mutton to imitate venison [ bake a pig [ make liver pudding [ make barbecue sauce [ make succotash [ tenderize tough meat [ make Irish potato yeast [ preserve figs [ make molasses candy [ and much more. With further instruction on other housekeeping chores, such as soapmaking and the preparation of medicines, this is an enlightening peek into the mundane chores of a bygone age.

Annabella P. Hill was born in 1810 in Georgia to a socially prominent family. Her treasury of 19th century recipes, cooking advice, and household hints was first published in 1867. This is considered one of the most influential books of the post-Civil War South. A facsimile of the 1867 edition.

Annabella P. Hill (1810-1878) was a socially-prominent Georgia native whose encyclopedic treasury of 19th century recipes, cooking advice, and household hints was first published in 1867. This is a facsimile of the 1872 edition, accompanied by a biographical sketch, historical notes, and a glossary

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