American Cookery: The First American Cookbook

American Cookery, An early colonial classic, this cookbook is a reflection of America itself, a giant melting pot of cultures and cuisines. This second edition of the first American cookbook is the only edition with the recipe for Election Cake (which uses 30 quarts of flour, 10 pounds of butter, and 3 dozen eggs). This is a facsimile of the original 1796 edition.