[Sca-cooks] OOP gingerbread question

[Terry Decker]

It is a manuscript cookbook given to Martha Dandridge Custis (Washington) by
her mother-in-law (?) after her marriage to Daniel Custis.  The earliest
identified recipe in the collection is from around the mid-16th Century and
the collection extends well into the 17th Century.  The book is worth
borrowing just to read Hess's commentary on dating the recipes.

It is a little pricey, but readily available.  I'd recommend borrowing a
copy first, then deciding if you want to add it to the collection.

Bear


>> You also should get hold of a copy of the Karen Hess's edition of
>> Martha Washington's Booke of Cookery and read through her notes and
>> commentary.
>
>How relevant is it to the late 17th century (trying to decide whether
>to borrow or buy)?
>
>- Doc