Victorias Home Companion: Or, The Whole Art of Cooking: A History of 19th Century Foods
by Victoria R. Rumble
Category: Cooking

Victoria's Home Companion traces the origin and history of various staple ingredients, prepared dishes, and recipes throughout the 19th century. The recipes in the book were documented numerous times throughout the century in order to establish what foods the average Victorian family ate, how they were grown, how they were preserved, and how they were prepared. The Companion is a detailed history of America's culinary advancements.