Hartford Election Cake And Other Receipts: Chiefly From Manuscript Sources (1889)

By Ellen Wadsworth Johnson

Book Overview

Hartford Election Cake and Other Receipts: Chiefly From Manuscript Sources (1889) is a cookbook compiled by Ellen Terry Johnson. The book contains a collection of recipes that were primarily sourced from handwritten manuscripts. The title recipe, Hartford Election Cake, is a traditional cake that was baked in Connecticut during elections in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book also contains recipes for other baked goods such as pies, puddings, and bread, as well as recipes for savory dishes including soups, stews, and meat dishes. Additionally, the book provides tips for preserving and canning fruits and vegetables. The recipes in Hartford Election Cake and Other Receipts offer a glimpse into the culinary traditions of early America and provide insight into the daily lives of families during this time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163933961
• ISBN13: 9781163933961
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"