Classic Russian Cooking: Elena Molokhovets' a Gift to Young Housewives (Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian and East European Studies)

First published in 1861 this ""bible"" of Russian homemakers offered not only a compendium of recipes but also instructions about such matters as setting up a kitchen managing servants shopping and proper winter storage. Joyce Toomre has superbly translated and annotated over 1 000 recipes and has written a thorough and fascinating introduction that discusses the history of Russian cuisine and summarizes Elena Molokhovets advice on household management. A treasure trove for culinary historians serious cooks. and cookbook readers and scholars of Russian history and culture.