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Maria Parloa

1843 - 1909
7 books

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Source: Wikipedia

Maria Parloa (September 25, 1843 – August 21, 1909) was an American author of books on cooking and housekeeping, the founder of two cooking schools, a lecturer on food topics, and an early figure in the "domestic science" (later "home economics") movement. A culinary pioneer, she was arguably America's first celebrity cook, considered "one of the innovative superstars of her field".

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Books by Maria Parloa

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Cover of Miss Parloa's New Cook Book

Miss Parloa's New Cook Book

Cooking, American

3.9
Cover of Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes and Home Made Candy Recipes

Chocolate

2.5
Cover of Six Cups of Coffee: Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

Six Cups of Coffee: Prepared for the Public Palate by the Best Authorities on Coffee Making

Coffee

3.4
Cover of Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation

Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation

Canning and preserving

2.7
Cover of Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp

Camp Cookery. How to Live in Camp

Camping

2.8
Cover of Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper: Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

Miss Parloa's Young Housekeeper: Designed Especially to Aid Beginners; Economical Receipts for Those Who Are Cooking for Two or Three

Cooking, American

4.0
Cover of An Ideal Kitchen: Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion: A Guide for All Who Would Be Good Housekeepers

An Ideal Kitchen: Miss Parloa's Kitchen Companion: A Guide for All Who Would Be Good Housekeepers

Cooking, American

4.4