The American HousewifeContaining the Most Valuable and Original Receipts

The American Housewife is an early American cookbook from 1841 that provides a comprehensive collection of receipts or recipes designed for the 19th-century American household. It includes a wide array of culinary instructions covering everything from breads soups and meats to cakes preserves and beverages. In addition to food recipes the book also contains practical household advice such as methods for cleaning preserving food and making household remedies. The recipes are straightforward often crafted with local ingredients that were accessible to families of the time. This book reflects the self-sufficiency and resourcefulness valued in 19th-century American homes. The American Housewife is not only a cooking guide but also a historical document that captures domestic life in early America offering insights into the daily routines challenges and culinary customs of the era. It has become a valuable resource for historians and culinary enthusiasts interested in traditional American cooking and homemaking practices.