H. Leaver Recipe Book, 1822

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Manuscript Location
University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Kislak Center for Special Collections - Manuscripts
Holding Library Call No.
Ms. Codex 2015
Manuscript Cookbooks Survey Database ID#
1503
Place of Origin
England
Date of Composition
1822
Description
The inside front cover of this book is inscribed "H. Leaver, July 17, 1822." The book primarily focuses on culinary recipes for cakes, jams, jellies, pickled foods, and puddings. It includes a recipe for cheese fondue, a cheese dish served in ramekins that was very fashionable at the time. There are also recipes for wines and a recipe for punch that is attributed to Jenny Dale.