First Lessons In The Principles Of Cooking (1886)

First Lessons In The Principles Of Cooking is a cookbook written by Mary Anne Barker and originally published in 1886. This book provides a comprehensive guide to cooking, covering everything from basic techniques to more advanced recipes. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles of cooking, such as the chemical reactions that occur during cooking and the proper use of ingredients, in order to become a skilled cook. The book includes chapters on soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and desserts, as well as sections on baking and preserving. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed instructions and helpful tips, making it accessible to cooks of all levels. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their cooking skills or learn more about the science of cooking.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.