Graced the white house, and whose names and memories. The white house cook book an antique cookbook jayaycee. I dont know who owned it, but it is very yellowed and obviously used. Vintage coconut pie recipe from white house cookbook of. Historic menus grants birthday and washingtons wedding, etc. If you have any question about this novel, please dont hesitate to contact us or translate team. Besides having some engravings of a few of the first ladies it lacks any of the facts about the white house itself. May 11, 20 the white house cookbook was authored by hugo ziemann prince napoleons chef and chef at the hotel splendide in paris as well as the hotel richelieu in chicago. Jan 18, 2017 a vintage white house cookbook by 1887s martha stewart turns up at a local library salebut wait for the twist. Read the whitehouse cookbook 1887 light novel online. The original white house cook book, a newer vintage reissue of the 1887 edition by f. Wives of our presidents, those noble women who have. What is an original whitehouse cookbook 1887 worth answers. Rose petal culinary tips if you want to use rose petals in your culinary creations, its best to try out.
The white house cookbook, is not officially connected to the executive branch of government. Vintage coconut pie recipe from white house cookbook of 1887. Inside are recipes for cosmestics to cleaners, howtos on hospitality to child rearing. See more ideas about food recipes, food and home recipes. Dissolve the chocolate in a very little milk, stir into the boiling water, and boil three minutes. Several wine and mead recipes in this online 1887 white house cookbook. During his tenure as steward of the white house, hugo ziemann personally catered to the first family as well as countless american statesmen, foreign dignitaries, and celebrities. Published in 1887, the white house cookbook set a new standard for perfection in the culinary arts. Vintage cookbooks antiquarian and antique cookbooks and cook books, from outofprint, used reading copies to rare first editionfirst printing antique cookbooks. The white house cook book 1887 edition by fanny lemira. Top 10 most collectible cookbooks cookbook village. This cookbook is the exact reprint of the original 1887 white house cookbook, which has been a favorite, and therefore in print for decades. A selection of choice recipes original and selected, during a period of forty years practical housekeeping 1887 by f.
The white house cookbook history my vintage cookbook. A vintage white house cookbook by 1887s martha stewart turns up at a local library salebut wait for the twist. This book was published while grover cleveland was president. Gillettes original 1887 white house cookbook has something for cooks and students of history alike. White house cook book, by fanny lemira gillette, 1887. A vintage white house cookbook by 1887s martha stewart turns up at a. What is an original whitehouse cookbook 1887 worth. It is important to find a good condition copy or the value will go down substantially. Fi value of a 1906 white house cook book by hugo zieman and mrs. This recipe book features menus and preparation instructions for dishes served in the white house for varying u. For the purpose of a better insight as to what this cookbook offers, it seems advantageous to list a brief summary of the authors credentials. She bought it with my late grandfather in southern indiana decades ago. Cooking, etiquette, menus and more from the executive estate 1887 edition isbn 10. The binding is completely loose, the pages are worn and tear easily and i have to be incredibly gentle when handling it.
The white house cookbook was authored by hugo ziemann prince napoleons chef and chef at the hotel splendide in paris as well as the hotel richelieu in chicago. The white house is the home and workplace of the american president. Editions of the white house cook book 1887 edition by fanny. Value of a 1900 white house cook book by hugo zieman and mrs. The very first white house cook book was published in 1887 by a lady named fanny lemia gillette. This original white house cookbook is a fascimile of the 1887 edition. Initially published in 1887, the original white house cook book is a cooking compendium penned by f. National treasure whitehouse cookbook after watching kids nation and the new national treasure this is one book that can be place as as americas famous cookbooks and for christmas read the book a online with the interactive site of the.
Homebrewing deals is a forum to post whatever deals and specials you find that other homebrewers might value. Overall condition is nearly new with a 18 scratch on front cover and one dog eared page otherwise pristine. Cut off the brown part of the cocoanut, grate the white part, mix it with milk, and set it on the fire and let it boil slowly eight or ten minutes. Gillette compiled her book through interviews of white house staff, former first ladies, and other research. White house cookbook 1887 edition victorian trading co. This post focuses on the top 10 cookbooks to make sure to include in a cookbook collection. Nov 02, 2004 the whitehouse cookbook 1887 cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving, table etiquette, care of the sick, health suggestions, facts worth knowing, etc. Dec 19, 2015 the white house cookbook, is not officially connected to the executive branch of government. The white house cook book, hugo zieman cookbook, mrs f l gillette cook book, antique 19 cook book, vintage white house book, gift for chef bobocollected 5 out of 5. The whole comprising a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home. Of note, if there is ever a signed cookbook youd want to get, julia child signed copies of this book sell for some of the highest prices on online book sites. Canning and preserving 1887 by sarah tyson heston rorer 18491937.
This 522 page historic hard cover book includes recipes by the first ladies martha washington, mary todd lincoln, and many others. This 1887 edition of the white house cook book is 123 years old. What is the value of an 1887 indian head penny that isnt very cruddy or corroded still in good. Presidential favourites have been compiled within this historic recipe book. It was written by hugo zieman, steward of the white house, and mrs. Presents many fascinating aspects of culinary life in the white house. The original white house cookbook 1887 edition, bound with gold lettering and gold leaf edging, was written by the steward of the white house in 1887. The project gutenberg ebook of the white house cookbook. This category is for questions and answers about the white house, located at 1600 pennsylvania avenue nw, washington, dc 20500.
The project gutenberg ebook of the white house cookbook, by. Antique, vintage and collectible american cookbooks published in the united states during 1700s, 1800s, and early 1900s are here, along with many first edition antique cookbooks. Original white house cook book, reissue of 1887 edition. Are dear to all americans, this volume is affectionately. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Hardcover the white house cook book a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home containing cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving, table etiquette, care of the sick, health suggestions, facts worth knowing, etc. Includes coupon layering, craigslist finds, ebay finds, amazon specials, etc. Gillette pseudonym of household hintscookbook author fanny lemira. Cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving and table etiquette, care of the sick, health suggestions, facts worth knowing etc. The whitehouse cookbook 1887 cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving, table etiquette, care of the sick, health suggestions, facts worth knowing, etc.
This is not to be confused with the 1987 version, a revised and updated centennial edition of the original white house cookbook, by mrs. Recipes by martha washington including her wedding, mrs. Mar 31, 2014 this 1887 edition of the white house cook book is 123 years old. Frances cleveland, the trendsetting new first lady. Hugo ziemann, published by the werner company ottenheimer publishers approx. Antique 1901 white house cookbook hugo ziemann adn gillette illustrated. The whole comprising a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home by gillette, mrs. Gillette pseudonym of household hints cookbook author fanny lemira. It does have recipes from white house first ladies and is dedicated to them but they did not help write it.
The book is comprised of recipes, cooking techniques, etiquette instruction, household care, and cleanliness tips used in the white house. Later editions featured hugo ziemann, the white house steward as a coauthor who included facts and illustrations of the famous house. Jul 09, 2010 its great tips on almost every topic made this cookbook a favorite for bridestobe. Find great deals on ebay for white house cookbook and white house cookbook 1887. Come visit sometime to read the latest chapter of the whitehouse cookbook 1887. To a pound of the grated cocoanut, allow a quart of milk, eight eggs, four tablespoonfuls of sifted white sugar, a glass of. You can also travel to the white house in the late 19th century, where the chefs made pound cake with a glass of rose water according to the white house cookbook. Read the white house cook book 1887 the whole comprising a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home, cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving by mrs. Heres a chance to get a clean copy of the original, with all its recipes, menus, and its inside look at the women of the white house through their portraits. Title, the whitehouse cookbook 1887 cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving, table etiquette, care of the sick. This cookbook is the exact reprint of the original 1887 white house cookbook, which has. With more than 500 recipes for cooking, toilet and household recipes, menus, dinnergiving, table etiquette, care of the sick, health, suggestions, facts worth knowing, etc. Id suggest you enjoy the book for its interest value, he says.
Desserts white house cookbook 1887 vintage recipes. Project gutenbergs the whitehouse cookbook 1887, by mrs. This remains the top french cookbook in terms of popularity and recognition. Editions of the white house cook book 1887 edition by. A vintage white house cookbook by 1887s martha stewart turns. The book was a hugely popular issue, a particular favorite to be given as a. A comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home, mrs. All listings current page auction buy it now classified ads. She had been compiling what would becoe one of the most important cookbooks to date for almost 40 years. In presenting to the public the white house cook book, the. Presented in historical context, this old fashioned. Gillette and hugo ziemann, white house stewards, was a popular resource through the mid1900s. With some cookbooksthey are so rareimperfections can be forgiven, not with this one.
Gillette and hugo ziemann, which came out in 1887, during the cleveland administration. Includes portraits of martha washington and mary todd lincoln, the white house kitchen and great state dining room. It was so popular that it has been revised and published several times throughout the past century. Original white house cookbook fascimile 1887 edition. In the next edition, white house steward, hugo ziemann contributed to the book. The white house cook book 1887 edition by fanny lemira gillette.
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