The London Art of Cookery, and Domestic Housekeepers’ Complete Assistant, Uniting The Principles of Elegance, Taste, and Economy Book

John Farley, formerly principal cook at the London Tavern, designed his 1811 "The London Art of Cookery..." to be a complete source of recipes and cooking information for housewives and domestic servants. Containing "every elegant and plain preparation in improved modern cookery -- Pickling, potting, salting, collaring, and sousing -- The whole art of confectionary, and making of jellies, jams, and creams, and ices -- The preparation of sugars, candying, and preserving -- Made wines, cordial-waters, and malt-liquors -- Bills of fare for each month -- Wood-cuts, illustrative of trussing, carving, &c," as well as preparations for meats, vegetables, and soups, this work is a complete reference full of recipes that would easily be adapted to today's kitchen.