Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book (4th edition) How to Cook and Use Rarer Vegetables and Herbs

"Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book" by Anonymous is an early 1900s cooking guide offering advice on preparing many different vegetables and herbs. It focuses on uncommon ingredients, perfect for cooks wanting to try new things. The book gives recipes and gardening tips, making it useful for both experienced and beginner gardeners and cooks. It starts with a warning about poisonous mushrooms, suggesting readers check current guides. The opening notes explain the cookbook's purpose, with a preface mentioning recipes and tips from different people, showing a group effort. Early sections teach how to grow and cook French endive and Chinese cabbage, giving various growing and cooking methods. Mixing growing tips with recipes, the cookbook inspires a love for gardening and cooking fresh vegetables.