Manuscript Mexican Cookbook c.1900
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Heading: (Cookery - Manuscript Mexican Cookbook)
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Title: "Recetas de Cocina" - manuscript cookbook in Spanish, from Mexico
Place Published: Mexico
Publisher:
Date Published: c.1900
Description:
Author:
Title: "Recetas de Cocina" - manuscript cookbook in Spanish, from Mexico
Place Published: Mexico
Publisher:
Date Published: c.1900
Description:
Approx. 106 pages, plus some blank leaves at end. In brown and blue ink, perhaps in two or more hands. 16.5x10.5 cm (6½x4¼"), original sheep covers, handmade paper dust wrapper. .
Exceptional cookbook from Mexico, clearly written and very legible, with many breads and confections. Included are "Galletas de nata" (cream cookies); "Pan de Huevo" (egg bread); "pastel de mantequilla" (butter cake); "sesos en al horno" (brains in the oven); "pastel de leche guemada" (cream of chocolate milk); "Sopa de albondiguillas" (Albondigas soup); etc. With notebook manufacturer's label of Boutigny & Schmidt, Mexico, on inside of front cover.
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The paper dust wrapper is worn with chips; covers with some light stains, but quite well preserved; very good or better.
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Manuscript Mexican Cookbook c.1900
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