About Deborah J. Peterson
A fascinating insight into 18th-century cook Ann Cook’s vitriolic lambasting of a bestselling cookbook “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse. Ann Cook was an 18th-century cook and cookbook author. Her cookbook was printed in three editions and contained more than just receipts. For some reason, she had a real problem with Hannah Glasse’s cookbook, The Art of Cookery: Made Plain and Easy, which had been republished many times during the 18th century and would have been the first port of call for a puzzled cook or housekeeper. Cook’s book included vitriolic comments about a number of Glasse’s recipes. Historic cooks Clarissa F. Dillon and Deborah J. Peterson use their skills to investigate whether Cook’s remarks were valid. They prepared a number of recipes, both from Glasse and from Cook, and commented on the results. Although a number of people have written about these two women, their emphasis was on the comments, not on the validity of the criticisms. This approach makes this book unique.
Speaking of Tea Bricks
Deb’s busting myths again! This time she takes on the Tea Brick myths in a paper detailing the oft-repeated inaccuracies, and her arguments (citations included) against them. The five-page PDF with facts and photos (Tea Brick Myths That I Have Been Told) can be downloaded and printed, shared with anyone who needs it. As a matter of fact, Deb would be very thankful if you would. And one more thing — those Brown Sugar Cones. Those Brown Sugar Cones weren’t marketed and sold in conical form in the 17th – 19th centuries despite what certain sutlers/merchants who insist on selling them say. Here’s Deb’s finding.
Deborah J. Peterson
Deborah J. Peterson is a Culinary Historian with a focus on Colonial Domestic Skills Research. She has been celebrating over 40 years in this field and is actively involved in sharing her knowledge. The website likely revolves around her expertise in culinary history, particularly related to colonial domestic skills. The content mentions Deborah debunking myths, specifically those related to Tea Bricks, and providing a detailed paper with arguments and citations against inaccuracies.
Cook's Perspective
A Fascinating Insight into 18th-century Recipes by Two Historic Cooks
A fascinating insight into 18th-century cook Ann Cook’s vitriolic lambasting of a bestselling cookbook “The Art of Cookery” by Hannah Glasse.
Ann Cook was an 18th-century cook and cookbook author. Her cookbook was printed in three editions and contained more than just receipts. For some reason, she had a real problem with Hannah Glasse’s cookbook, The Art of Cookery: Made Plain and Easy, which had been republished many times during the 18th century and would have been the first port of call for a puzzled cook or housekeeper. Cook’s book included vitriolic comments about a number of Glasse’s recipes.
Historic cooks Clarissa F. Dillon and Deborah J. Peterson use their skills to investigate whether Cook’s remarks were valid. They prepared a number of recipes, both from Glasse and from Cook, and commented on the results. Although a number of people have written about these two women, their emphasis was on the comments, not on the validity of the criticisms. This approach makes this book unique.
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