The First American Cookbook

The first American cookbook, published in 1796, serves as a vital historical document revealing the culinary practices of Colonial Americans. It showcases a diverse array of ingredients and cooking techniques, reflecting the innovative experiments of American women with New World ingredients, which were largely absent from British cookbooks at the time. This re-issue provides an exact facsimile of the original, offering insights into the tastes and food culture that contributed to the emergence of American cuisine.