Joseph Menon - La Cuisinière bourgeoise, suivie de l'Office - 1777

Rare edition of one of the most influential culinary works in 18th‑century France and is at once a practical cookbook, a guide to domestic economy, and a treatise on household organization intended for bourgeois families and for maître d’hôtel - The author methodically exposes the principles allowing the choice of the best foods, the recognition of the quality of meats, fish and vegetables, as well as the techniques of carving, preparation and service of dishes - The work gathers a very large number of recipes for soups, entrées, ragouts, fricassees, poultry, game, fish, pastries, desserts and entremets, adapted to the means of a well‑to‑do but not aristocratic house - The author also provides menus corresponding to the different seasons, explanations of the culinary vocabulary of his time and indications concerning the utensils necessary for the proper running of a kitchen - Joseph Menon - La Cuisinière bourgeoise, suivie de l'Office - 1777 - François Foppens - 408 pages Good binding in full contemporaneous morocco leather, wear from use, a few minor defects on the cover, worn corners, red edges, smooth spine ornate, gilt title - Good interior condition, slight browning, small vignette on title page, marbled endpapers in acceptable condition, a pleasing copy - Delivery service guaranteed within a few days -

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