| Author |
Unknown |
| Title |
Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Barbara Tozier and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking" by Unknown is a collection of traditional recipes crafted to showcase the culinary heritage of the Pennsylvania Dutch community, likely written in the early 20th century. This cookbook delves into the flavors and cooking techniques that shaped the hearty and rustic meals of the German-speaking settlers in Pennsylvania. Its pages are filled with comforting dishes, many of which have been passed down through generations, aiming to reflect the culture and communal spirit of these communities. At the start of this culinary guide, readers are introduced to the background of the Pennsylvania Dutch, highlighting their origins and the principles that define their cooking. The text emphasizes the importance of intuitive cooking, where measurements are often left vague, trusting the cook's judgment. The opening portion also briefly introduces some staple dishes, like Chicken Corn Soup and fastnachts, pointing towards a rich tradition steeped in folklore and communal gatherings. It serves as an invitation to explore the diverse array of robust recipes that celebrate the simple yet abundant food culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Cooking -- Pennsylvania
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26558 |
| Release Date |
Sep 8, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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