Cooking & Drinking
Explore a rich collection of classic cooking and drinking books that bring time-honored recipes and traditions to your kitchen. Discover guides that cover everything from simple meals to gourmet feasts, alongside tips for perfecting cocktails and beverages. These timeless works offer practical advice and delicious inspiration for both novice cooks and seasoned culinary enthusiasts. Rediscover the joys of cooking and sharing meals with these vintage treasures.
The Cookery Blue Book
Step back in time to explore a collection of late 19th-century recipes, from nourishing soups and hearty breakfasts to savory meats and tempting desserts, revealing the tastes and culinary traditions of a bygone era.
By First Unitarian Society of San Francisco. Society for Christian Work
A guide to modern cookery
Discover how to revolutionize your culinary skills by learning to combine traditional methods with groundbreaking techniques for light, elegant dishes.
By A. (Auguste) Escoffier
A Book of Fruits and Flowers
Discover age-old secrets to transforming everyday garden goodies into mouthwatering dishes and soothing natural cures.
By Anonymous
A Dissertation upon Roast Pig
In ancient China, a family's accidental house fire leads to the delicious discovery of roast pig, changing their lives forever.
By Charles Lamb
Everyday Foods in War Time
Discover how to creatively nourish your family with limited resources during wartime, turning scarcity into an opportunity for patriotic and healthful eating.
By Mary Swartz Rose
The Story of Sugar
** In a world of spring breaks and sugar farms, two boys must navigate the challenging terrain of complicated family history.
By Sara Ware Bassett
Food in War Time
Discover how to survive and thrive during wartime by mastering the art of nutrition, conservation, and strategic food choices.
By Graham Lusk
The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling
Discover how to create stunning lifelike flowers from wax, guided by the artist who crafted them for royalty.
By Emma Peachey
Gift Card Designing
Discover how to create unique, heartfelt cards that celebrate local traditions and artistic expression.
By Pedro J. (Pedro Joseph) Lemos
Dinners and Diners: Where and How to Dine in London
Discover the finest restaurants and social dining experiences in London through the eyes of a seasoned guide, perfect for luxury seekers and those with simpler tastes.
By Lieut.-Col. (Nathaniel) Newnham-Davis
Cacao Culture in the Philippines
Discover the secrets to cultivating cacao in the Philippine islands, where rich flavors mingle with agricultural strategies for prosperity.
By William Scrugham Lyon
The Book of Household Management
Discover how Victorian homes functioned with insights into everything from managing a kitchen to understanding the duties of each servant.
By Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton
The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework
Discover the lost art of 19th-century needlework and learn how women used crochet, knitting, and more to create beauty and express themselves in a bygone era.
By Ann S. (Ann Sophia) Stephens
Common Sense for Housemaids
A frustrated visitor writes a guide to teach inexperienced maids how to properly clean and manage a home after enduring a stay in a poorly kept house.
By Ann Fraser Tytler
Sweet Clover: Harvesting and Thrashing the Seed Crop
Discover how to maximize your sweet clover harvest with expert tips on timing, machinery, and thrashing techniques for a bountiful yield.
By H. S. Coe
New Mexico Magazine's A Taste of New Mexico Kitchens
Explore the vibrant world of Southwestern flavors with classic and unique New Mexican dishes.
By Anonymous
Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers
Discover a treasure trove of simple recipes and helpful household tips designed to transform any novice into a confident homemaker.
By Elizabeth E. (Elizabeth Ellicott) Lea
For Luncheon and Supper Guests
Discover how to effortlessly host delightful gatherings with perfectly planned menus and recipes, ensuring a stress-free and impressive dining experience for you and your cherished guests.
By Alice Bradley
Dry-Farming : A System of Agriculture for Countries under a Low Rainfall
Discover how to grow thriving crops even where rainfall is scarce, unlocking the secrets to farming in the driest of lands.
By John Andreas Widtsoe
Over 250 Ways to Cook and Serve Fish and Other Productions of the Sea A Choice Collection of Recipes, Representing the Latest and Most Approved Methods of Cooking
Discover hundreds of time-tested techniques to transform basic ingredients from the sea into culinary masterpieces.
By Shute & Merchant