Authors: Merrick, Harriet C.
Year: 1842
Subjects: Merrick, Harriet C.; Cooking, American; Home economics; Home economics; Cooking, American
Abstract: The Merrick cookbook offers an important glimpse into New England foodways and contains some practical advice related to the upkeep of the home.  Most of the recipes are desserts, including currant pudding, jumbles and gingerbread, which may have been family favorites. Other desserts were created to mark special events, such as election cake. Most of the recipes are legibly handwritten in ink.  There are a few, written in pencil, that may be difficult to read. Also included are notes and recipes, which were signed by or attributed to relatives or friends, including Cornelia [?], Mary I. Barstow and Fanny Stebbins.