The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet Stored with all manner of rare receipts for preserving, candying and cookery. Very pleasant and beneficial to all ingenious persons of the female sex

"The Queen-like Closet or Rich Cabinet" by Hannah Woolley is a fascinating compilation from the 1600s, offering a glimpse into the lives of women through its recipes and remedies. The book jumps right in, with Woolley sharing her desire to give women fresh ideas and useful facts about cooking and health. The initial section shows Woolley’s appreciation to a friend for their support. What follows is a mix of food and medicine advice, like recipes for tasty flavored waters and tonics for better health. All of this highlights how important it was for women back then to be good cooks and healers, showing us both the practical skills and the social roles they had.