A Poetical Cook-Book


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This is an interesting mix of recipes and poetry about cookery and food. The author has written this book during and in the aftermath of the civil war in the United States. The recipes are sound and can be used still today, and the poetry is an interesting collection of short excerpts and poems by all famous poets. - Summary by Carolin (2 hr 49 min)

Chapters

Proem and Dedication 3:13 Read by Matthew Datcher
To the Reader 7:20 Read by Matthew Datcher
Miscellaneous Observations 11:59 Read by jenno
Soups 4:59 Read by Jason in Panama
Fish 11:50 Read by Kathrine Engan
Meats 27:02 Read by Kathrine Engan
Birds 4:18 Read by Jason in Panama
Miscellaneous 7:19 Read by jenno
Sauces 7:51 Read by Timothy Ferguson
Vegetables 14:18 Read by jenno
To Dry Herbs 2:13 Read by Jason in Panama
Pickles 2:02 Read by Kalynda
Sweetmeats 7:33 Read by Claire Stewart
Eggs 4:53 Read by Jason in Panama
Desserts 16:57 Read by BettyB
Creams 5:40 Read by BettyB
Miscellaneous 5:42 Read by BettyB
Cakes 24:19 Read by BettyB