ANIELA OWOCZYŃSKA
THE LATEST INWARSAW CUISINE
Contains over 1,200 recipes, ranging from the simplest to the most exquisite, as well as instructions for baking cakes, pantry supplies with a year-round schedule, and tips and advice on household chores.
Warsaw [1914]. Księgarnia Popularna, 341 pp., [27]; size 14 x 21 cm
A comprehensive and practical cookbook intended for homemakers. It contains over 1,200 recipes covering both everyday, economical cooking and more sophisticated dishes. The author covers the preparation of meats, fish, soups, sauces, flour-based and vegetable dishes, as well as numerous recipes for cakes, desserts, and preserves.
A significant part of the publication consists of tips on running a household. Particularly valuable is the section devoted to pantry supplies, along with a list of products and preserves intended for preparation during specific seasons. The book is a fascinating testament to Warsaw’s culinary culture and customs of the early 20th century
HARDCOVER, FULL LEATHER BINDING WITH A CONTEMPORARY DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE OPULENT BINDINGS OF THAT ERA, FLAT SPINE WITH RICH EMBOSSING AND GILDED TITLE LETTERING, COVERS BORDERED BY A SUBtle GOLDEN LINE, WITH A STUNNING BLIND-EMBOSSED ROSETTE IN THE CENTER OF THE COVERS. END PAPERS OF MARBLED PAPER, MARBLED EDGES
Condition: Very Good- (stains and minor chipping on the margins of the title page—see photo; pages stylishly yellowed; striking binding)
