The Queen-like Closet

The Queen-like Closet

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Source name The Queen-like Closet
Period 1672
Author Hannah Wolley
Content Hannah Wolley (born 1623) was one of the most successful cookery book writers of her time. She is the first woman to have her name attributed to such a book, and the first to have attempted to make a living from writing about cookery. She wrote four books which contained recipes for general cookery, medical remedies and confectionery.Wolley's books seem mainly to be directed at servants working both for aristocrats and for those lower down the social scale. Many of the recipes are simplified versions of grand dishes.
Note http://www.bl.uk/learning/langlit/booksforcooks/1600s/queen/closet.html
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