The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual (eBook)

William Kitchiner (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
469 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654708846-2 (EAN)

Infos

William Kitchiner's "The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual" serves as a quintessential guide to the culinary arts of the early 19th century, deftly marrying practical cooking methods with domestic management. Written with an engaging and instructional tone, Kitchiner's work reflects the burgeoning interest in gastronomy during the Regency era, marked by a shift towards more refined culinary techniques and diverse ingredients. This authoritative manual offers an extensive collection of recipes, coupled with wisdom on the organization and operation of a household, revealing the social dynamics and culinary trends of the time. Kitchiner, a physician by profession and a fervent culinary enthusiast, draws upon his diverse background to present his compendium. His insights are shaped not only by his medical expertise but also by his experiences in aristocratic households, which informed his understanding of dietary needs and preferences. This unique perspective enables him to blend health consciousness with the joy of cooking, making his manual a notable contribution to both the culinary and domestic spheres of his era. For anyone passionate about historical gastronomy or the evolution of cooking techniques, Kitchiner's "The Cook's Oracle" is indispensable. It provides a window into the culture of the time while also offering timeless culinary advice, rendering it useful for contemporary cooks and historians alike. Dive into its pages to explore the intersection of cuisine and domestic art, and let it inspire your own culinary journey.

Autor

William Kitchiner M.D. (1775–1827) was an English optician, inventor, and an aficionado of culinary arts, whose legacy endures through his influential book, 'The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual' (1817). Notably absent from medical practice, Kitchiner devoted much of his energies to the art of cookery, bringing a scientific approach to kitchen methodology and recipes. In 'The Cook's Oracle', Kitchiner compiles an extensive collection of recipes and practical advice on housekeeping and budget management, with a focus on achieving quality in food preparation through empirical understanding and methodological cooking processes. His work reflects a unique blend of the culinary and the scientific, distinguishing him from his gastronomic contemporaries. Kitchiner's book was not only a bestseller in its day but also inspired future culinary figures and household management authors. His emphasis on practicality, efficiency, and taste, combined with his own lifestyle as a self-described 'gastronomic regenerator', reveals a man passionate about enhancing the quality of everyday life through disciplined culinary practice. His influence extended beyond the kitchen, notably in his advocating for the importance of diet to health, which was a precursor to the modern understanding of nutrition. Kitchiner's work remains a reference for culinary historians and enthusiasts, and his practices continue to be celebrated for their contribution to domestic cookery and household management.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.7.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Essen / Trinken ► Länderküchen
• Schlagworte: 19th-century cookbook • 19th century cooking • antique cookery manuals • classic cooking guides • classic cooking techniques • cooking • culinary arts manual • Culinary Guide • Culinary history • culinary reference books • culinary traditions • domestic advice • early domestic practices • early gastronomy books • efficient housekeeper advice • English • food history literature • food recipes • frugal cooking tips • gastronomic heritage • historical cookbooks • historical food guide • Home economics • home economics resource • Household management guide • household manual • Kitchiner culinary techniques • Regency era recipes • The Cook's Oracle • traditional recipes • victorian cuisine • William Kitchiner recipes