New Jersey Receipt Book, ca. 1800

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[Library Title: Receipt Book]
Manuscript Location
Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Alexander Library
Holding Library Call No.
TX715.R53 1800
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1756
Place of Origin
United States ➔ New Jersey
Date of Composition
ca. 1800
Description
This 48-page recipe book focuses on desserts, cakes, and breads but also provides recipes for curing hams, sausages, and other savory preparations. It includes some medical and practical household recipes. Newspaper clippings with recipes are pasted on some blank leaves.