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A Poetical Cook-Book
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Published in the mid-19th century, "A Poetical Cook-Book" by Maria J. Moss combines culinary recipes with poetic compositions. The work presents instructions for preparing various dishes, integrating poetic verses that reflect on the art and importance of cooking. Its unusual format seeks to elevate culinary practices through artistic expression, aligning with the period’s interest in combining practical knowledge with literary art. The book also includes a dedication to the Sanitary Fair in Philadelphia, indicating its purpose to support soldiers and aid during a time of social upheaval. Throughout the volume, the author emphasizes the role of cooking in civilised life, viewing it as an essential element of societal well-being and moral cultivation.
The work reflects Victorian-era ideas about the significance of domestic arts and the moral value attributed to culinary skill, framing recipes within a poetic and philosophical context. It serves both as a guide to cookery and as a literary endeavour, characteristic of 19th-century efforts to merge practical and artistic pursuits. The book remains a notable example of genre blending in the public domain.
The work reflects Victorian-era ideas about the significance of domestic arts and the moral value attributed to culinary skill, framing recipes within a poetic and philosophical context. It serves both as a guide to cookery and as a literary endeavour, characteristic of 19th-century efforts to merge practical and artistic pursuits. The book remains a notable example of genre blending in the public domain.
From the opening pages
Obvious typographical errors have been corrected. A list of these changes is found at the end of the text. Inconsistencies in spelling and hyphenation have been maintained. A list of inconsistently spelled and hyphenated words is found at the end of the text. We may live without poetry, music, and art; We may live without conscience and live without heart; We may live without friends; we may live without books; But civilized man cannot live without cooks . He may live without books—what is knowledge but grieving? He may live without hope—what is hope but deceiving? He may live without love—what is passion but pining? But where is the man who can live without dining ? Owen Meredith’s “Lucile.” A POETICAL COOK-BOOK. BY “ I request you will prepare To your own taste the bill of fare; At present, if to judge I’m able, The finest works are of the table. I should prefer the cook just now To Rubens or to Gerard Dow.” PHILADELPHIA: CAXTON PRESS OF C. SHERMAN, SON & CO. 1864. Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1864, BY MARIA J. MOSS, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. DEDICATION. “What’s under this cover? For cookery’s a secret.”— Moore. When I wrote the following pages, some years back at Oak Lodge, as a pastime, I did not think it would be of service to my fellow-creatures, for our suffering soldiers, the sick, wounded, and needy, who have so nobly fought our country’s cause, to maintain the flag of our great Republic, and to prove among Nations that a Free Republic is not a myth. With these few words I dedicate this book to the Sanitary Fair to be held in Philadelphia, June, 1864. March, 1864. Through tomes of fable and of dream I sought an eligible theme; But none I found, or found them shared Already by some happier bard, Till settling on the current year I found the far-sought treasure near. A theme for poetry, you see— A theme t’ ennoble even me, In memorable forty-three. Oh, Dick! you may talk of your writing and reading, Your logic and Greek, but there is nothing like feeding. Moore. Upon singing and cookery, Bobby, of course, Standing up for the latter Fine Art in full force. Moore. Are these the choice dishes the Doctor…
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