Discover fascinating glimpses into 19th-century Southern home life through these historical remedies, preservation techniques, and household wisdom from cookbooks like Malinda Russell's 1866 “A Domestic Cook Book” - one of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
For Historical Interest Only
These remedies are preserved for their historical and cultural value. They are NOT medical advice and should not be used as treatments. Always consult modern healthcare professionals for medical concerns.
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Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 41. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
Historic recipe from Malinda Russell's 1866 cookbook "A Domestic Cook Book". Page 40. One of the earliest known cookbooks by an African American author.
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