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32 pp.
| Blue Earth |
March, 2000 |
LibraryISBN 0-7368-0354-8$$22.60
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4-6Exploring History Through Simple Recipes series.
Historical background, descriptions of daily life, and culinary customs of the period alternate with eight or nine recipes featuring food mentioned in the texts. Although the recipes aren't kid-oriented and some contain minor errors, instructions for making hardtack, johnnycakes, and other old staples should delight history buffs. The books are illustrated with reproductions and archival and color photos. Bib., glos., ind.