The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home

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In an era marked by rapid social change and the rise of domesticity, "The Whitehouse Cookbook" emerges as a pivotal resource for the late 19th-century American household. This comprehensive guide, authored by Mrs. F.L. Gillette and Hugo Ziemann, offers over a thousand recipes alongside invaluable insights into dinner-giving etiquette and health suggestions. Unique elements such as meticulous table etiquette and care of the sick reflect the evolving role of women in society and the importance of hospitality in civic life. Ideal for students, historians, and civic activists, this document serves not only as a culinary manual but also as a window into the cultural norms of its time, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of food and history.