This down-to-earth kitchen companion a??for frugal and economical housekeepersa?? was designed to help reconstitute the rich cookery traditions of the region that had been interrupted by the Civil War, and adapt them to the new requirements for thrift and a??making do.a?? The cuisine reflects that time when a new generation of southerners began to reach out beyond their borders and incorporate other regional and foreign dishes into their homes. The hundreds of primarily southern recipes also include dishes from all over the United Statesa??a new feature for a southern cookbooka??that appealed to a mass audience rather than the elite class. Mrs. Porter appears to have been determined not to offend anyone, so a??Yankee Fruit Cakea?? is joined by a??Confederate Fruit Cake,a?? and a??Wine Saucea?? is balanced by a??Temperance Foam Sauce.a?? The list of entrees confirms the promise of frugality, and indicates what ingredients were available at the time: fresh seafood was plentiful, as were...

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