Favorite Dishes : a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book by Carrie V. Shuman

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By Linda Lee Posted on Dec 23, 2025
In Category - Poetry
Shuman, Carrie V. Shuman, Carrie V.
English
"Favorite Dishes: a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book" by Carrie V. Shuman is a collection of over three hundred recipes compiled in the late 19th century, specifically during the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The book serves as a culinary tribute to the contributions of women involved in the Exposition, offering a glimpse i...
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empowerment in financial and domestic realms. The opening of "Favorite Dishes" presents its purpose through a formal introduction that highlights the collaboration of women from various states, who contributed beloved recipes as a means to raise funds for attending the Exposition. This section features advice on making tea, chocolate, cocoa, coffee, and various types of bread. It discusses preparation techniques in detail, illustrating the importance of freshly made beverages and well-prepared bread. The recipes reflect an emphasis on simplicity, accessibility, and homeliness that resonates with the cultural and culinary practices of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Aiden Thomas
3 months ago

Simply put, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. Absolutely essential reading.

Amanda Smith
4 months ago

Believe the hype, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. A solid resource I will return to often.

Mason Williams
4 months ago

I rarely write reviews but the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Joseph Jones
3 months ago

My professor recommended this and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I'm sending the link to all my friends.

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