Karen Hess (1918–2007)

Author of Martha Washington's Booke of Cookery and Booke of Sweetmeats

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About the Author

Karen Hess (1918-2007) an accomplished culinary historian and author and editor of numerous books and articles, was called "the best American cook in Paris" by Newsweek.

Works by Karen Hess

Carolina Rice Kitchen: The African Connection (1992) 53 copies

Our Dog Oliver - Book Two 1 copy

Our Dog Oliver - Book One 1 copy

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Associated Works

American Cookery (1796) — Introduction, some editions — 449 copies

The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy (1971) — Introduction, some editions — 222 copies

English Bread and Yeast Cookery: New American Edition (1980) — Notes — 166 copies

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Birthdate: 1918-11-11
Date of death: 2007-05-15
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Blair, Nebraska, USA
Place of death: New York, New York, USA
Places of residence: Blair, Nebraska, USA (born)
Paris, France
New York, New York, USA
Occupations: culinary historian
Relationships: Hess, John L. (spouse)

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Martha Washington's Booke of Cookery and Booke of… by Karen Hess

Recipes date from late 1500's or early 1600's. It was not Martha's cookbook, but a manuscript handed down in the Custis family. Contains extensive recipes with editor's notes, but no adaptations.

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