An original White House Cook Book is a culinary compendium by Hugo Ziemann (Steward of The White House) and Mrs. F.L. Gillette. This historic book includes over five hundred recipes for soups, meats, vegetables, pastas, desserts, sandwiches, and more. This cookbook showcases the First Lady, Ida Saxton McKinley, at the time. It also provides etiquette instructions, household care tips, and cleanliness advice used in the White House for the time period. Notably the book features recipes from other First Ladies, as well as historic menus for special occasions. A must have for any great cook or collector! Condition Fair with all pages still bound. Please see photos.
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