Free digital classic
Modern cookery for private families
by Acton, Eliza
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Eliza Acton (1799-1859) "Modern Cookery for Private Families" by Eliza Acton is a cookery book first published in 1845. This groundbreaking work revolutionized recipe writing by introducing exact ingredients, quantities, and cooking times—a major departure from previous cookbooks. Praised by culinary writers including Delia Smith and Elizabeth David, it became a bestseller through thirteen editions. The book features everything from fish to puddings, written in Acton's distinctive storytelling style, with practical essays and personal asides that guide cooks through each dish with clarity and charm. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2195