Place of Origin

United States ➔ Massachusetts ➔ Northfield

Date of Composition

1836

Description

Hezekiah Mattoon (1808-1875) was born in Northfield, Massachusetts, and worked as a farmer there until his death. This cookbook, which Mattoon dated 1836, contains a mix of culinary, medical, and household recipes. The culinary recipes include sponge cake, ginger cake, pickles, and muffins.