The Virginia House-Wife: 200th Anniversary Edition - Hardcover
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The Virginia House-Wife: 200th Anniversary Edition
The 200-year-old cookbook every modern food lover needs
At the turn of the nineteenth century, Mary Randolph--who was among Thomas Jefferson's extended family--and her husband, US Marshall David Meade Randolph, were celebrated for their lavish hospitality. However, in 1802, Mr. Randolph was removed from office, precipitating a financial downturn. By 1808, Mrs. Randolph opened a boardinghouse,...
Mary Randolph (1762-1828) published The Virginia House-wife in 1824. Karen Hess (1918-2007) was an accomplished culinary historian and author and editor of numerous books, including The Carolina Rice Kitchen (reissued 2022, USC Press). She was once called "the best American cook in Paris" by Newsweek. Debra Freeman is host and creator of the IACP award-winning podcast, Setting the Table;...
Edition
2nd Updated Edition
Contributor(s)
Mary Randolph, Karen Hess (Commentaries by), Debra Freeman (Foreword by)
Author
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