Favorite Dishes : a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book

"Favorite Dishes: a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book" by Carrie V. Shuman is a culinary snapshot of the late 19th century, with over three hundred recipes gathered to celebrate the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This book highlights the vital roles that women played in both domestic and financial spheres. It starts with an introduction explaining that women from different states worked together to share their most cherished recipes, all to raise money so they could attend the Exposition. Early sections focus on carefully made beverages like tea and coffee, and the best ways to bake fresh loaves of bread; these recipes emphasize simplicity, reflecting the culinary traditions of the time and offering a taste of the era's cultural practices.